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R981 OUS

1997 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,701 mi
Last recorded95,701 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mini Cooper53,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 OUS
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 95,701 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 94,931 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 93,218 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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R981 OUS is a 1997 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 53,255 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 29 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R981 OUS registered?

R981 OUS is a 1997 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R981 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R981 OUS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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