1990 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · RFA 3M
1990 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1990. Recorded mileage 46,676 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1275cc
RFA 3M Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 46,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RFA 3M Mileage History
- 07/09/202346,638 mi
- 11/09/202346,638 mi
- 10/09/202446,647 mi+9 mi
- 19/09/202446,653 mi+6 mi
- 28/08/202546,676 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 19 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RFA 3M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Rover Mini (RFA 3M) between September 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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