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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.

L62 CBU cream Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass73,456 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass73,456 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    73,456 miles
    Test number
    827060983218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. Pass70,262 miles (+1,711)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,262 miles
    Test number
    499641442263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,551 miles
    Test number
    639157231294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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)
  6. 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)
  7. Pass68,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    68,421 miles
    Test number
    582860139246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. Pass65,489 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    65,489 miles
    Test number
    344978107401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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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