1997 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · R140 BEW
1997 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 97,541 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R140 BEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 97,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R140 BEW Mileage History
- 20/09/202396,375 mi
- 13/09/202496,495 mi+120 mi
- 13/09/202496,495 mi
- 23/02/202697,266 mi+771 mi
- 23/06/202697,541 mi+275 mi
Average of roughly 423 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R140 BEW 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 Rover Mini (R140 BEW) between September 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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