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L776 CBO

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

14,750 mi
Last recorded14,750 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL776 CBO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 14,750 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 13,914 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 13,285 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 12,732 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 12,518 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 12,517 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 12,485 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 12,479 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded & Holed Within 12" or Front Sub-frame Rear Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 12,283 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 11,923 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 11,832 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 11,832 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 11,427 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 11,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 10,979 miles

Crack in front number plate

Fail 25 Jul 2012 10,979 miles

Crack in front number plate

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 10,382 miles

Crack in front registration plate

Pass 22 Jul 2010 9,826 miles

crack in front number plate

Fail 10 Jul 2010 9,826 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

crack in front number plate

Pass 10 Jul 2009 9,542 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 9,285 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 9,285 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 7,610 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 7,206 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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L776 CBO is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L776 CBO, 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 L776 CBO registered?

L776 CBO is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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