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B1 DMG

1989 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,295 mi
Last recorded99,295 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 DMG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 99,295 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 98,954 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 98,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 98,621 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 98,620 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 98,400 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 98,399 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 98,191 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 98,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 98,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 97,510 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 96,977 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 96,557 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 96,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 95,743 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 95,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 94,689 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 93,824 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 93,823 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 93,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

front fuel tank pipe corroded

headlamp reflector corroded pluss condensation in lamp no beam pattern

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2010 92,989 miles

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Jan 2009 92,213 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 92,213 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 91,435 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 89,924 miles

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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B1 DMG is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B1 DMG, 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.

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What year was B1 DMG registered?

B1 DMG is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is B1 DMG safe to buy?

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