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CPX 533W

1980 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,549 mi
Last recorded48,549 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPX 533W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2025 48,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 48,340 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 47,828 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 47,182 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 45,529 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 44,374 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 44,372 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 43,067 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 41,190 miles

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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CPX 533W is a 1980 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 57,761 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 CPX 533W, 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 46 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CPX 533W registered?

CPX 533W is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is CPX 533W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPX 533W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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