1989 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · G512 RGE
1989 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 39,429 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G512 RGE Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 39,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G512 RGE MOT History
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 (G512 RGE) between May 2012 and June 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 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: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”.
G512 RGE Mileage History
- 15/05/20120 mi
- 04/05/2013224 mi+224 mi
- 28/04/2014392 mi+168 mi
- 22/02/20186,709 mi+6,317 mi
- 22/02/20186,709 mi
- 04/04/20198,140 mi+1,431 mi
- 08/03/202110,796 mi+2,656 mi
- 27/05/202237,436 mi+26,640 mi
- 27/05/202338,061 mi+625 mi
- 01/07/202438,246 mi+185 mi
- 02/07/202438,248 mi+2 mi
- 27/06/202538,989 mi+741 mi
- 30/06/202639,429 mi+440 mi
Average of roughly 2,792 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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