1997 MINI 1.0L Petrol · R293 GPT
1997 MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 24,978 miles. MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R293 GPT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2024
- 24,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R293 GPT 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 Mini Mini (R293 GPT) between February 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 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), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing teardrop mounting missing at front of subframe (5.3.3 (a) (”; “Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
R293 GPT Mileage History
- 09/02/202298,814 km
- 20/04/202298,817 km+3 km
- 21/04/202399,483 km+666 km
- 27/04/202399,496 km+13 km
- 27/11/202424,978 mi
Average of roughly -26,393 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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