1997 MINI Cooper 1.3L Petrol · P477 DUD
1997 MINI Cooper (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 97,896 km. MOT valid until 12 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 97,896 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P477 DUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 97,896 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P477 DUD 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 Mini Cooper (P477 DUD) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
P477 DUD Odometer History
- 10/05/202496,876 km
- 09/05/202597,133 km+257 km
- 09/05/202597,133 km
- 08/05/202697,896 km+763 km
- 14/05/202697,896 km
Average of roughly 507 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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