Official DVLA Record

1989 Porsche 911 3.3L Petrol · G197 RFV

G197 RFV

1989 Porsche 911 (3.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1989. Recorded mileage 44,174 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
PORSCHE 911
Year / Origin
1989 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30/01/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
44,174 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/01/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
3299cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 1989 Porsche 911 presents a clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 23 June 2025 at 44,903 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across the available history is stable, showing no advisories or failures over the last five examinations. The recorded mileage reflects exceptionally light use for a 37-year-old vehicle. From the 31 January 2022 test at 44,174 miles to the 23 June 2025 test at 44,903 miles, the car covered only 729 miles across three and a half years, averaging roughly 208 miles per year. The DVSA data shows no gaps exceeding nine months between tests and no rapid accumulation periods; the clean record offers little evidence of neglected consumables, though sparse annual movement suggests prolonged standing. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural corrosion on the chassis and suspension subframes, as the MOT record contains no advisories but a low-mileage 1989 example will be prone to hidden rust from inactivity. The tester logged no worn suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake disc issues, yet standing vehicles commonly develop seized calipers and flat-spotted tyres unseen in a pass result. Verify the integrity of the exhaust emissions system and fuel lines given the age and intermittent running. The absence of recorded faults implies prior owners kept basic statutory compliance, but the MOT cannot confirm drivetrain health or interior perishables on a car used this little.

G197 RFV Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2022
  • 44,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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G197 RFV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1989 Porsche 911 (G197 RFV) between January 2022 and January 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.

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