MINI 01991 · 1.0L PETROL

The 1991 Mini demonstrates a stable roadworthiness trend with the most recent DVSA test on 23 March 2026 at 41,766 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. This clean outcome follows the 18 March 2024 pass at 40,858 miles and the 5 May 2022 pass at 39,844 miles. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults across the five-year record. Recorded odometer readings indicate 41,766 miles over 35 years, an average near 1,193 miles per year. From the 5 April 2021 pass at 38,565 miles the car gained 1,233 miles before the 15 April 2022 examination at 39,798 miles, which failed despite the ledger showing no defects; this anomaly suggests an administrative rejection rather than component failure, and a subsequent retest five days later passed. Later intervals confirm even lighter use, 1,014 miles to March 2024 and 908 miles to March 2026. Sparse MOT data reveals no advisories on tyres, wiper blades, brake discs, suspension bushes or structural integrity, implying previous owners kept basic consumables in order during low-volume classic use. A clean test history cannot mask potential age-related deterioration on a vehicle of this vintage. The buyer must physically inspect front suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing, check brake calipers for binding after prolonged standing, and assess subframe, sills and exhaust system for corrosion. Low annual mileage points to extended storage that encourages moisture ingress and seal degradation. The earlier 2022 fail with zero defects likely reflects inconsistent test presentation, not mechanical neglect, yet a pre-purchase examination of structural and mechanical components remains essential.