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1989 Rover MINI 1.0L Petrol · G833 UMJ

G833 UMJ

1989 Rover MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1989. Recorded mileage 76,725 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
ROVER MINI
Year / Origin
1989 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17/05/2022
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
76,725 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/05/2022
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1989
Engine
998cc

G833 UMJ Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2021
  • 76,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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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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G833 UMJ Mileage History

  1. 19/04/200675,202 mi
  2. 13/04/200775,434 mi+232 mi
  3. 04/04/200875,656 mi+222 mi
  4. 03/04/200975,792 mi+136 mi
  5. 26/04/201075,898 mi+106 mi
  6. 20/04/201176,005 mi+107 mi
  7. 15/06/201576,137 mi+132 mi
  8. 20/07/201676,572 mi+435 mi
  9. 20/07/201676,572 mi
  10. 18/04/201776,577 mi+5 mi
  11. 24/04/201976,611 mi+34 mi
  12. 18/05/202176,725 mi+114 mi
  13. 18/05/202176,725 mi

Average of roughly 101 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

G833 UMJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 12:55
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 1989 Rover Mini (G833 UMJ) between April 2006 and May 2021.

The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 May 2021 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: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.

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