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FMC 91J

1991 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,581 mi
Last recorded68,581 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMC 91J
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 68,581 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 68,378 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fuel pipe corroded

slight play nearside radius arm

Fail 20 Jul 2018 68,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill to arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion front and rear panels

Pass 19 Jun 2017 67,728 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)

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

front subframe mountings deteriorated

front suspension knuckle joints deteriorated

play detected in steering rack offside

Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,072 miles

slight corrosion offside

Fail 2 Jun 2016 67,030 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 65,491 miles

Doors corroded

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

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

bonnet corroded

offside front knuckle joint boot deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2015 65,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Corrosion boot floor

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

bonnet corroded

doors corroded

offside front knuckle joint boot deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2014 62,963 miles

Both doors corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion boot floor

offside front upper knuckle joint dust cover deteriorated

rear subframe corroded

slight play in both lower ball joints

Fail 17 Apr 2014 62,918 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both doors corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion boot floor

corrosion offside door step

offside front upper knuckle joint dust cover deteriorated

rear subframe corroded

slight play in both lower ball joints

Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,756 miles

Doors corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust mount broken

corrosion to boot floor

front knuckle joint dust covers deteriorated

front subframe bushes deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2013 55,715 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Doors corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust mount broken

corrosion to boot floor

front knuckle joint dust covers deteriorated

front subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front knuckle joint dust cover deteriorated

rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion on both rear doors

rear subframe has slight corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2011 44,867 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion on both doors

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2010 43,699 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,966 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 42,966 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 42,964 miles

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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FMC 91J is a 1991 Rover Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FMC 91J, 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.

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FMC 91J is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 September 1991.

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