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L68 CBU

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,138 mi
Last recorded49,138 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL68 CBU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 49,138 miles

Both outer body sills have advanced corrosion

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2018 48,328 miles

Nearside and offside floors have advanced corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2018 48,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside and offside floors have advanced corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,172 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 31 Aug 2016 48,172 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 30 Jun 2015 47,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 47,889 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 43,155 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 36,217 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,093 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 34,093 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,015 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,516 miles

Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

standard emition test

Fail 20 Aug 2008 24,231 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,231 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 22,819 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 22,819 miles

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

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

both outer sills slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 21,753 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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L68 CBU is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L68 CBU, 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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What year was L68 CBU registered?

L68 CBU is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 August 1993.

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