1989 Rover MINI 1.0L Petrol · G677 GOB
1989 Rover MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 52,435 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,435 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G677 GOB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 52,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G677 GOB 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 (G677 GOB) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 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 (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired plastic card covering hole below fuel tank, abl”; “Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”.
G677 GOB Mileage History
- 02/06/202351,501 mi
- 02/07/202452,089 mi+588 mi
- 18/08/202552,104 mi+15 mi
- 18/08/202552,104 mi
- 20/08/202652,435 mi+331 mi
Average of roughly 290 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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