1997 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · P433 DEP
1997 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 11,551 miles. MOT valid until 22/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1275cc
P433 DEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 11,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P433 DEP Mileage History
- 26/03/20258,013 mi
- 10/04/20258,275 mi+262 mi
- 01/05/20258,297 mi+22 mi
- 01/05/202611,467 mi+3,170 mi
- 24/06/202611,551 mi+84 mi
Average of roughly 2,840 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P433 DEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover Mini (P433 DEP) between March 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp insecure and mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))”.
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