1997 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · P493 HVP
1997 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 16 May 1997. Recorded mileage 15,151 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,151 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P493 HVP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 15,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P493 HVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover Mini (P493 HVP) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P493 HVP Mileage History
- 10/10/202213,961 mi
- 09/10/202314,701 mi+740 mi
- 23/09/202414,715 mi+14 mi
- 05/09/202515,151 mi+436 mi
Average of roughly 410 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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