1997 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · R671 AMJ
1997 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 72,676 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,676 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
R671 AMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 72,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 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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R671 AMJ Mileage History
- 12/09/202370,427 mi
- 15/09/202370,427 mi
- 02/09/202471,801 mi+1,374 mi
- 03/09/202471,801 mi
- 09/09/202572,676 mi+875 mi
Average of roughly 1,129 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R671 AMJ 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 (R671 AMJ) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 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 (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (i”.
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