1989 Rover MINI 1.0L Petrol · F405 DAH
1989 Rover MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 43,198 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F405 DAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 43,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F405 DAH 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 1989 Rover Mini (F405 DAH) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 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 (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength M”.
F405 DAH Mileage History
- 18/05/202342,841 mi
- 25/02/202542,997 mi+156 mi
- 03/03/202542,998 mi+1 mi
- 03/03/202643,198 mi+200 mi
- 03/03/202643,198 mi
Average of roughly 128 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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