1991 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · J85 LEC
1991 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1991. Recorded mileage 6,028 miles. MOT valid until 03/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 6,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1275cc
J85 LEC Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2026
- 6,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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J85 LEC Mileage History
- 25/02/200686,881 mi
- 03/03/200686,881 mi
- 05/03/200790,306 mi+3,425 mi
- 07/03/200790,306 mi
- 04/03/200893,066 mi+2,760 mi
- 11/03/200893,114 mi+48 mi
- 12/03/200995,896 mi+2,782 mi
- 26/03/200995,902 mi+6 mi
- 13/04/201098,849 mi+2,947 mi
- 20/04/201098,849 mi
- 13/04/20111,887 mi-96,962 mi
- 23/04/20111,985 mi+98 mi
- 23/04/201247,369 mi+45,384 mi
- 25/04/201247,369 mi
- 21/07/20235,635 mi-41,734 mi
- 05/08/20245,965 mi+330 mi
- 11/07/20256,011 mi+46 mi
- 25/07/20266,028 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly -3,961 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J85 LEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Rover Mini (J85 LEC) between February 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)”.
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