1989 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · G144 MRM
1989 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 1989. Recorded mileage 171,489 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G144 MRM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2025
- 171,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G144 MRM 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 Toyota Corolla (G144 MRM) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
G144 MRM Mileage History
- 07/11/2023170,075 mi
- 09/11/2023170,078 mi+3 mi
- 07/11/2024170,642 mi+564 mi
- 08/11/2025171,489 mi+847 mi
- 08/11/2025171,489 mi
Average of roughly 705 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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