Official DVLA Record

1997 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · R362 ABH

R362 ABH

1997 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 02/08/1997. Recorded mileage 13,655 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model
ROVER MINI
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
13,655 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Failed
No test records found
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1275cc

R362 ABH Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 28/07/2023
  • 13,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
! Older vehicle
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R362 ABH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 07:31
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Rover Mini (R362 ABH) between July 2023 and July 2023.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.

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ADVISORY