1989 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · G230 DFX
1989 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30/11/1989. Recorded mileage 14,163 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1275cc
G230 DFX Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 14,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G230 DFX Mileage History
- 22/09/20067,882 mi
- 05/10/20067,886 mi+4 mi
- 05/10/200711,138 mi+3,252 mi
- 28/03/200913,944 mi+2,806 mi
- 11/04/201214,129 mi+185 mi
- 12/04/201214,129 mi
- 11/08/202514,163 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 333 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
G230 DFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Rover Mini (G230 DFX) between September 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2025 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 (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Horn control missing (1.6.1)”.
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