1997 MINI Cooper 1.3L Petrol · R896 NDS
1997 MINI Cooper (1.3L, petrol). First registered 09 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 3,966 km. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 3,966 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R896 NDS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 3,966 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R896 NDS 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 Cooper (R896 NDS) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
R896 NDS Odometer History
- 31/05/20232,522 mi
- 21/05/20242,980 mi+458 mi
- 20/05/20253,118 km
- 09/06/20253,123 km+5 km
- 17/06/20263,966 km+843 km
Average of roughly 474 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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