1997 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · R708 ENJ
1997 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 19/08/1997. Recorded mileage 89,623 miles. MOT valid until 10/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,623 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
R708 ENJ Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 89,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R708 ENJ Mileage History
- 09/08/200531,758 mi
- 08/08/200639,653 mi+7,895 mi
- 08/08/200746,641 mi+6,988 mi
- 09/08/200746,641 mi
- 05/08/200854,205 mi+7,564 mi
- 04/08/200961,478 mi+7,273 mi
- 02/08/201056,874 mi-4,604 mi
- 26/08/201067,068 mi+10,194 mi
- 26/08/201067,069 mi+1 mi
- 29/07/201170,113 mi+3,044 mi
- 10/08/201170,119 mi+6 mi
- 25/07/201274,976 mi+4,857 mi
- 11/04/201475,416 mi+440 mi
- 18/04/201578,263 mi+2,847 mi
- 20/04/201578,270 mi+7 mi
- 02/04/201681,795 mi+3,525 mi
- 05/04/201681,837 mi+42 mi
- 18/04/201783,567 mi+1,730 mi
- 17/04/201884,419 mi+852 mi
- 15/04/201986,462 mi+2,043 mi
- 15/04/201986,462 mi
- 12/08/202087,894 mi+1,432 mi
- 12/08/202187,984 mi+90 mi
- 29/04/202288,001 mi+17 mi
- 12/05/202388,208 mi+207 mi
- 12/05/202388,208 mi
- 08/05/202489,003 mi+795 mi
- 06/05/202589,231 mi+228 mi
- 28/04/202689,623 mi+392 mi
Average of roughly 2,793 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R708 ENJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover Mini (R708 ENJ) between August 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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