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Green and White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L53 CVPMOT history

L53 CVP is a green and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 34,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

L53 CVP green Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
34,233 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
79 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L53 CVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L53 CVP was last recorded at 34,233 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,208 miles · 27 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
79 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,233 miles
  • 2021 – 34,208 miles
  • 2018 – 34,187 miles
  • 2015 – 34,088 miles
  • 2014 – 34,051 miles
  • 2010 – 33,901 miles
  • 2007 – 32,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,233 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Battery insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,233 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    34,233 miles
    Test number
    608877678106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass34,208 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    34,208 miles
    Test number
    639557733905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass34,187 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    34,187 miles
    Test number
    770721478890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass34,088 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,088 miles
    Test number
    777777995122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail34,087 miles (+36)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,087 miles
    Test number
    406214295166
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  6. Pass34,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    34,051 miles
    Test number
    198327754062
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Fail34,051 miles (+150)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,051 miles
    Test number
    517595154008
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass33,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,901 miles
    Test number
    572293020341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail33,901 miles (+5)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,901 miles
    Test number
    891583120326
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  10. Pass33,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,896 miles
    Test number
    530506200151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,896 miles (+1,156)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,896 miles
    Test number
    923576900188
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  12. Pass32,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    32,740 miles
    Test number
    410295447444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L53 CVP

Does L53 CVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L53 CVP is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L53 CVP?
The MOT on L53 CVP is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L53 CVP done?
L53 CVP was recorded at 34,233 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 79 miles a year.
Has L53 CVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L53 CVP has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on L53 CVP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L53 CVP find?
L53 CVP passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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