£9,000 - £11,000
1997 ROVER MINI COOPER
United Kingdom • 4 Feb 2026 • Lot 24
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1997 Rover Mini Cooper with sports pack and a 1275cc engine. It features low mileage, only two previous owners, and comes with supporting paperwork.
Condition
7
Low mileage, well-maintained, minor wear possible.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
15,800 miles
R351 ABH
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Make: ROVERModel: MINI COOPER Registration: R351 ABHEngine Size (cc): 1275Transmission: 4 Speed Manual Petrol Current Speedometer Reading: 15,800Year of Manufacture: 1997Date First Registered: 01/08/1997MOT Expiry Date: 04/01/2026Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026Current V5 present.
Paperwork includes Mini wallet containing owners handbooks including service book with 5 stamps, and previous V5.
The vendor has provided the following:
Mini Cooper with sports pack
Low mileage
Only 2 owners (father and son)
Points of note
£1,700
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,253
Median Price (Since 2020)
£45,196
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jan 04 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
15,331 miles
Registration Date
1997-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 31 2024 with 15,331 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold/downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play needs adjusting as there's quite a lot of play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jan 05 2024 with 15,235 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Jan 05 2024 with 15,231 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Sep 21 2022 with 14,863 miles
Passed
On Sep 06 2021 with 14,805 miles
Failed
On Sep 06 2021 with 14,805 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabilizer rod (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 07 2021 with 14,753 miles
Passed
On Sep 17 2020 with 14,676 miles
Failed
On Sep 15 2020 with 14,673 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Passed
On Aug 05 2019 with 13,831 miles
Failed
On Aug 01 2019 with 13,831 miles
There were 5 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Passed
On Jun 08 2018 with 12,741 miles
Failed
On May 29 2018 with 12,740 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On Aug 13 2013 with 12,739 miles
Passed
On Jul 05 2012 with 12,734 miles
Passed
On Jul 13 2011 with 12,718 miles
Passed
On Jul 05 2010 with 12,654 miles
Passed
On Aug 04 2009 with 12,540 miles
Passed
On Jul 31 2008 with 12,373 miles
Passed
On Jul 18 2007 with 12,188 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On Jul 18 2006 with 11,918 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
