1989 Rover MINI 1.0L Petrol · G965 HLS
1989 Rover MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 1989. Recorded mileage 87,070 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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G965 HLS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2023
- 87,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G965 HLS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Rover Mini (G965 HLS) between June 2023 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
G965 HLS Mileage History
- 19/06/202328,686 mi
- 12/09/202387,070 mi+58,384 mi
Average of roughly 250,901 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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