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Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L89 CVHMOT history

L89 CVH is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 18 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 74,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

L89 CVH blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
74,837 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L89 CVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
18 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L89 CVH was last recorded at 74,837 miles on 21 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Oct 2026: 74,837 miles, lower than 74,989 miles on 22 Oct 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
74,989 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Average per year
1,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,837 miles
  • 2025 – 74,989 miles
  • 2017 – 74,896 miles
  • 2009 – 70,504 miles
  • 2007 – 57,103 miles
  • 2006 – 54,616 miles
  • 2005 – 49,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail74,837 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 15 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail74,837 miles (-152)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    74,837 miles
    Test number
    6039173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,989 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    74,989 miles
    Test number
    4862045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,896 miles (+4,392)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,896 miles
    Test number
    17870631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,504 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,504 miles
    Test number
    100625209155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail70,481 miles (+13,378)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,481 miles
    Test number
    254659199028
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  6. Pass57,103 miles (+2,487)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    57,103 miles
    Test number
    522466397291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,616 miles (+4,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    54,616 miles
    Test number
    404477986276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  8. Pass49,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    49,951 miles
    Test number
    252738785254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L89 CVH

Does L89 CVH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L89 CVH expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L89 CVH?
The MOT on L89 CVH expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L89 CVH done?
L89 CVH was recorded at 74,837 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 1,184 miles a year.
Has L89 CVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L89 CVH has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L89 CVH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Oct 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L89 CVH find?
L89 CVH failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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