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1991 Rover MINI 1.0L Petrol · J950 BNW

J950 BNW

1991 Rover MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1991. Recorded mileage 65,224 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
ROVER MINI
Year / Origin
1991
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05/09/2020
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
65,224 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/09/2020
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1991
Engine
998cc

J950 BNW Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 29/07/2021
  • 65,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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J950 BNW Mileage History

  1. 06/03/200659,512 mi
  2. 06/03/200659,512 mi
  3. 26/06/200767,092 mi+7,580 mi
  4. 26/06/200767,092 mi
  5. 20/09/200847,503 mi-19,589 mi
  6. 16/06/201047,847 mi+344 mi
  7. 20/05/201152,515 mi+4,668 mi
  8. 30/05/201256,788 mi+4,273 mi
  9. 06/06/201256,910 mi+122 mi
  10. 07/08/201863,181 mi+6,271 mi
  11. 02/09/201963,385 mi+204 mi
  12. 06/09/201963,391 mi+6 mi
  13. 29/07/202165,224 mi+1,833 mi

Average of roughly 371 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

J950 BNW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 04:48
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Rover Mini (J950 BNW) between March 2006 and July 2021.

The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 29 July 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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