1997 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · R660 BWU
1997 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 76,507 miles. MOT valid until 28/07/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1275cc
R660 BWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 76,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R660 BWU Mileage History
- 12/07/202475,740 mi
- 23/07/202576,423 mi+683 mi
- 24/07/202576,424 mi+1 mi
- 21/07/202676,506 mi+82 mi
- 30/07/202676,507 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 374 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R660 BWU 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 (R660 BWU) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 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: Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted retaining clip not fitted correctly (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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