1991 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · J953 FPW
1991 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1991. Recorded mileage 31,566 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,566 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J953 FPW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2024
- 31,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J953 FPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Rover Mini (J953 FPW) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded Behind front sub frame (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
J953 FPW Mileage History
- 12/09/202231,281 mi
- 06/10/202231,301 mi+20 mi
- 11/10/202331,425 mi+124 mi
- 30/09/202431,566 mi+141 mi
Average of roughly 139 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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