1997 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · P645 BTA
1997 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 05/02/1997. Recorded mileage 66,820 miles. MOT valid until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,820 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
P645 BTA Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 66,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P645 BTA Mileage History
- 05/08/200564,950 mi
- 08/08/200564,950 mi
- 27/07/200671,138 mi+6,188 mi
- 02/08/200671,213 mi+75 mi
- 03/08/200671,213 mi
- 23/06/200936,281 mi-34,932 mi
- 17/06/201039,592 mi+3,311 mi
- 21/06/201039,594 mi+2 mi
- 18/06/201140,804 mi+1,210 mi
- 07/06/201249,574 mi+8,770 mi
- 13/06/201352,257 mi+2,683 mi
- 17/06/201352,281 mi+24 mi
- 24/05/201453,482 mi+1,201 mi
- 28/05/201453,485 mi+3 mi
- 19/06/201554,456 mi+971 mi
- 13/07/201655,290 mi+834 mi
- 13/07/201655,290 mi
- 27/06/201756,211 mi+921 mi
- 17/08/201756,224 mi+13 mi
- 08/05/201857,168 mi+944 mi
- 08/05/201960,534 mi+3,366 mi
- 22/05/202062,149 mi+1,615 mi
- 24/05/202163,426 mi+1,277 mi
- 31/05/202163,426 mi
- 21/06/202264,028 mi+602 mi
- 26/06/202365,255 mi+1,227 mi
- 28/05/202465,971 mi+716 mi
- 02/07/202566,046 mi+75 mi
- 03/09/202666,820 mi+774 mi
Average of roughly 89 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P645 BTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover Mini (P645 BTA) between August 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Steering (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
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