The road tax status for G896 FSM is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for G896 FSM?

The MOT for G896 FSM is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 July 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of G896 FSM?

The recorded mileage for G896 FSM is 15,900 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is G896 FSM ULEZ compliant?

No, G896 FSM does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1990 Rover MINI 1.0L Petrol · G896 FSM

G896 FSM

1990 Rover MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 15 May 1990. Recorded mileage 15,900 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2026.

Make & Model: ROVER MINI
Year / Origin: 1990 · Maidstone
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 05 Jul 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 15,900 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1990

Engine

998cc

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G896 FSM Key Findings

30 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 12/06/2026
15,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (33 mentions)

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G896 FSM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Oct 2026, 01:01

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30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Rover Mini (G896 FSM) between May 2007 and June 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (33 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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G896 FSM Mileage History

03/05/200710,427 mi
03/05/200710,427 mi
13/06/200810,718 mi+291 mi
13/06/200810,718 mi
18/06/200910,989 mi+271 mi
22/06/200910,989 mi
15/06/201011,360 mi+371 mi
15/06/201011,360 mi
17/06/201112,034 mi+674 mi
02/06/2012124,993 mi+112,959 mi
11/06/2012124,993 mi
28/06/201312,563 mi-112,430 mi
20/06/201412,594 mi+31 mi
20/06/201412,594 mi
08/06/201512,988 mi+394 mi
08/06/201512,988 mi
07/07/201613,068 mi+80 mi
14/06/201713,171 mi+103 mi
15/06/201713,171 mi
02/07/201813,434 mi+263 mi
02/07/201813,434 mi
27/06/201913,509 mi+75 mi
15/06/202013,841 mi+332 mi
02/07/202114,032 mi+191 mi
21/06/202214,225 mi+193 mi
12/06/202314,612 mi+387 mi
15/06/202314,623 mi+11 mi
11/06/202414,923 mi+300 mi
20/06/202515,586 mi+663 mi
12/06/202615,900 mi+314 mi

Average of roughly 286 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

1 dangerous defects found recently

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