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911 MRR

1989 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,480 mi
Last recorded103,480 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration911 MRR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 103,480 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 103,451 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 98,491 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 96,748 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 92,353 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,315 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 87,916 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 84,733 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 83,139 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,445 miles

Front slight play in tie rod ends both

Pass 22 Apr 2015 80,250 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 76,852 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,315 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,422 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 68,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 64,456 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 64,456 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,302 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,863 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 48,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 43,177 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 43,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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911 MRR is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 83,894 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 911 MRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 911 MRR?

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What year was 911 MRR registered?

911 MRR is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 August 1989.

Is 911 MRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 911 MRR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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