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L549 CBB

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,163 mi
Last recorded48,163 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL549 CBB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 48,163 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 48,111 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 47,399 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,041 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,695 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 75,695 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 46,080 miles

Offside SILL CORRODED

Fail 7 Jun 2016 46,080 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside SILL CORRODED

Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,689 miles

corrosion on o/s

Fail 31 May 2013 44,597 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on o/s

Pass 12 Jun 2012 42,646 miles

corrosion in o/s sill & n/s/f floor

front & rear no plates damaged

loose wireing under bonnet

Fail 7 Jun 2012 42,530 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

corrosion in o/s sill & n/s/f floor

front & rear no plates damaged

loose wireing under bonnet

Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,475 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,037 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,629 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 39,952 miles

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

Offside Front 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 6 Jun 2007 38,685 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 36,866 miles

rear sub frame corrodeing

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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L549 CBB is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 53,447 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L549 CBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 32 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L549 CBB registered?

L549 CBB is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 June 1994.

Is L549 CBB safe to buy?

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