1970 Rover MINI 1.0L Petrol · CPB 16H
1970 Rover MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 1970. Recorded mileage 30,855 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1970 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CPB 16H Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 30,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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CPB 16H Mileage History
- 30/06/202630,850 mi
- 09/07/202630,855 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 205 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
CPB 16H MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1970 Rover Mini (CPB 16H) between June 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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