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L500 CPR

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,546 mi
Last recorded43,546 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 CPR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 43,546 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 43,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining and date stamped 2003 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre date stamped 2003

Offside Rear tyre date stamped 2000

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

Fail 3 May 2022 43,504 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining and date stamped 2003 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre date stamped 2003

Offside Rear tyre date stamped 2000

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

Pass 14 May 2021 43,184 miles

both front tyres age stamped 2003

both rear tyres age stamped 2000

Pass 13 Jul 2018 42,642 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 42,639 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 42,548 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL FRONT BALLJOINTS

Fail 20 Jul 2017 42,542 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL FRONT BALLJOINTS

Pass 6 Jul 2016 42,118 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 42,118 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 41,892 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 41,857 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,722 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,490 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight bend in nearside front stabilizer bar.

Small cut in nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 27 May 2010 40,983 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 40,257 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 40,257 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 May 2008 39,069 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 38,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 36,283 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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L500 CPR is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 35,698 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 L500 CPR, 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 25 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L500 CPR registered?

L500 CPR is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is L500 CPR safe to buy?

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