
Rover Mini
Cream and Brown · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc
L62 CBUMOT history
L62 CBU is a cream and brown petrol Rover Mini first used on 2 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 73,456 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 73,456 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 9 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 552 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L62 CBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Cream and Brown
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 2 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L62 CBU was last recorded at 73,456 miles on 19 Jul 2025, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2013.
- Previous MOT
- 73,356 miles · 28 Aug 2013
- Between the last two tests
- 100 miles
- Average per year
- 552 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 73,456 miles
- 2013 – 73,356 miles
- 2012 – 70,262 miles
- 2011 – 68,551 miles
- 2010 – 68,494 miles
- 2009 – 68,421 miles
- 2008 – 67,885 miles
- 2007 – 65,489 miles
- 2006 – 63,034 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006
Full MOT history
14 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,456 miles (+100)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 73,456 miles
- Test number
- 827060983218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,356 miles (+3,094)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 73,356 miles
- Test number
- 137330243293
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass70,262 miles (+1,711)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 70,262 miles
- Test number
- 499641442263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,551 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 68,551 miles
- Test number
- 639157231294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,551 miles (+57)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,551 miles
- Test number
- 338735431232
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass68,494 miles (+73)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 68,494 miles
- Test number
- 450030530271
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass68,421 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 68,421 miles
- Test number
- 582860139246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,421 miles (+536)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,421 miles
- Test number
- 701519629211
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass67,885 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 67,885 miles
- Test number
- 622875118275
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail67,885 miles (+2,396)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,885 miles
- Test number
- 983400718286
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,489 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 65,489 miles
- Test number
- 344978107401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,488 miles (+2,454)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,488 miles
- Test number
- 814977407216
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass63,034 miles (+29)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 63,034 miles
- Test number
- 391495636420
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail63,005 miles5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,005 miles
- Test number
- 893299116206
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Questions about L62 CBU
- Does L62 CBU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L62 CBU expired on 18 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L62 CBU?
- The MOT on L62 CBU expired on 18 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L62 CBU done?
- L62 CBU was recorded at 73,456 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2025, an average of 552 miles a year.
- Has L62 CBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L62 CBU has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2011.
- Has the mileage on L62 CBU 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 L62 CBU find?
- L62 CBU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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