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CBO 234L

1972 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,176 mi
Last recorded85,176 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover Mini53,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBO 234L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 85,176 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 85,112 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 83,856 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 83,844 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 82,526 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 81,924 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 80,393 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 80,393 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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CBO 234L is a 1972 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 53,299 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 CBO 234L, 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 54 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CBO 234L?

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What year was CBO 234L registered?

CBO 234L is a 1972 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 December 1972.

Is CBO 234L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBO 234L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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