1997 Rover Mini 1.3 Cooper

Overview

• Make: Rover
• Model: Mini
• Trim: Cooper
• Version: 1.3 Cooper Manual FWD Euro 2 2dr (62 bhp)
• Year: 1997
• Mileage: 85,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Saloon, 2 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.3 litres, 62 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Red
• CO2: 164 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 2

About this car

This 1997 Rover Mini Cooper has covered 85,000 miles. It first appeared in our advert records 22 days ago. The advertised mileage is lower than the latest MOT reading of 85,796 miles. Ask the dealer to explain. Its recorded MOT is valid until 26 August 2027. It is for sale at Ideal Cars Essex in Witham. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

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Time on sale

This 1997 Rover Mini has been on sale for at least 22 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 11 October 2026 at £9,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 26 August 2027.

It failed its MOT on 27 August 2026 (offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; both sills are corroded.

Mileage at that test: 85,796 miles. The advert says 85,000 miles, fewer than the MOT record, so ask the dealer which is right.

Similar cars

3 other 1997 Rover Mini Cooper 1.3 petrol manual saloons are for sale at UK dealers, from £9,945 to £17,995, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 1997 Rover Mini Cooper, 1.3 petrol saloon, green. Mileage: 77,200 miles. Price: £9,945, £50 less than this car. Dealer: Lakeview Cars in Biggleswade. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/rover-mini-1997-7b201c84b4cd
• 1997 Rover Mini Cooper, 1.3 petrol saloon, multicolour. Mileage: 26,800 miles. Price: £17,995, £8,000 more than this car. Dealer: Luxuria Auto UK in Carnforth. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/rover-mini-1997-e49202b3d9a3
• 1997 Rover Mini Cooper, 1.3 petrol saloon, green. Mileage: 17,950 miles. Price: £16,495, £6,500 more than this car. Dealer: Richard Williams Classic Minis in Dawlish. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/rover-mini-1997-e44cfdd26ea3