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A7 RWL

1991 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

5,454 mi
Last recorded5,454 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 RWL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 5,454 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 4,181 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 2,689 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 1,552 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 410 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 99,758 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 99,716 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 98,566 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 97,618 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 96,196 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 94,687 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 94,344 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 90,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

osr tyre perished

Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,118 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2010 76,628 miles

Front brake pads are getting low.

Front registration plate is cracked.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front c.v gaitor has minor leak.

Nearside front tyre is cracking on sidewall.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside and nearside front bottom shock absorbers bushes are perished.

Offside and nearside rear bottom shock absorber bushes are perished.

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 67,613 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 18 Nov 2008 66,035 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust center mtg worn

front sub frame rear mtgs perished contaminated with oil

Fail 12 Nov 2008 66,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust center mtg worn

front sub frame rear mtgs perished contaminated with oil

Pass 12 Nov 2007 59,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 49,290 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 44,551 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 44,513 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in tyre

oil leak

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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A7 RWL is a 1991 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1991 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 56,005 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 RWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 35 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 RWL registered?

A7 RWL is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is A7 RWL safe to buy?

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