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L65 CPM

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

57,653 mi
Last recorded57,653 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL65 CPM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 57,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 57,525 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 56,353 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 56,289 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,950 miles

Front pannel corroded

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear pannel corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2019 55,950 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front pannel corroded

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear pannel corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 55,538 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid O/S &N/S (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on O/S & N/S (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sun Visor does not stay up (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear subframe to body mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 55,118 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 55,118 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 54,657 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 54,657 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,941 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 53,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 53,334 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 52,685 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 52,671 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 52,076 miles

slight blow centre silencer handbrake cables rusty n/s/f outer c/v boot perishing metal getting thin n/s/f floor/sill section surface corrosion various steell brake pipes top engine tie bar bushes worn oil warning light inop

slight play in steering column bushes petrol cap seal perishing n/s/f bumper corner loose on fixing grease leakage o/s inner drive shaft joint corrosion lower edge of windsreen oil leaks corrosion exhaust CAT flange joint rusty

Fail 5 Oct 2011 52,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f outer c/v boot perishing metal getting thin n/s/f floor to sill surface various steel brake pipes rear lower panel rusted holed top engine tie bar bushes worn

slight play in steering column bushes petrol cap seal perishing n/s/f bumper fixing insecure oil leaks corrosion exhaust CAT flange joint rusty slight blow centre silencer handbrake cables rusty slight binding o/s/f brake brake judder

Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,432 miles

damage o/s/f wing wheel spat slight play steering column bushes corrosion hole below o/s headlamp corrosion hole rear lower panel c/v boots perishing rear subframe rusty patched h/brake cables rusty under body corrosion slight brake judder

Fail 7 Jun 2010 51,410 miles

Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,861 miles

n/s/r tyre badly perished n/s/f o/s/f tyres perishing o/s/f tyre on limit corrosion rear subframe welded patch corrosion hole front panel and rear panel below bumper corrosion steel brake pipes grease leakage o/s inner drive shaft boot

Fail 17 Apr 2009 50,861 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 50,115 miles

slight play in colume bushes patches welded o/s sill and rear subframe surface corrosion steel brake pipes suface corrosion rear sbframe under body surface corrosion corrosion under o/s headlamp greas leakage o/s inner drive shaft boot

Fail 28 Mar 2008 50,077 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 49,800 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 49,226 miles

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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L65 CPM is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1993 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 54,042 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 Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L65 CPM, 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 33 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L65 CPM is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 October 1993.

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