1997 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · P785 JOP
1997 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1997. Recorded mileage 80,330 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P785 JOP Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2010
- 80,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P785 JOP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover Mini (P785 JOP) between May 2006 and May 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2010 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
P785 JOP Mileage History
- 05/05/200671,925 mi
- 21/05/200775,630 mi+3,705 mi
- 23/05/200775,636 mi+6 mi
- 09/05/200879,837 mi+4,201 mi
- 30/05/200879,837 mi
- 28/05/200980,199 mi+362 mi
- 19/05/201080,330 mi+131 mi
Average of roughly 2,081 miles per year across 7 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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