1997 Rover MINI 1.4L Petrol · R136 ABK
1997 Rover MINI (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 71,818 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1380cc
R136 ABK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2024
- 71,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R136 ABK Mileage History
- 19/05/202271,205 mi
- 01/08/202371,206 mi+1 mi
- 02/08/202371,206 mi
- 01/08/202471,818 mi+612 mi
Average of roughly 278 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R136 ABK 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 (R136 ABK) between May 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2024 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: Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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