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S215 UBL

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,461 mi
Last recorded69,461 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS215 UBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2025 69,461 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front wheel spat insecure at the front

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Sep 2020 69,266 miles

Nearside Front body sill has slightly corrosion.

Offside Front body sill has slightly corrosion.

Pass 15 Aug 2019 59,250 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 59,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,221 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f floor pan

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 68,473 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor to valance (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches within 30cm of a shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 68,471 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor to valance (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches within 30cm of a shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,459 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,595 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drivers seat fail to lock in down position

front floors damaged

offside rear back panel to subframe corroding offside outer sill corroding not holed

Fail 24 Oct 2011 63,592 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drivers seat fail to lock in down position

front floors damaged

offside rear back panel to subframe corroding offside outer sill corroding not holed

Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,614 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

OFFISDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM CRACKED

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEASIDE FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNTING BUSHES.

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

UNABLE TO CLEARLY SEE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 30 Sep 2010 57,614 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

OFFISDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM CRACKED

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEASIDE FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNTING BUSHES.

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

UNABLE TO CLEARLY SEE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,968 miles

front subframe rear mountings starting to crack/ perish

front wheel bearings slight play

nearside front upper and lower swivels slight play

offside rear brake slight binding

offside rear tyre starting to perish

outer sills, front floors to inner arches and offside floor starting to rust

rear shock absorbers slightly damp

rear subframe starting to rust

Fail 14 Sep 2009 50,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front subframe rear mountings starting to crack/ perish

front wheel bearings slight play

nearside front upper and lower swivels slight play

offside rear brake slight binding

offside rear tyre starting to perish

outer sills, front floors to inner arches and offside floor starting to rust

rear shock absorbers slightly damp

rear subframe starting to rust

Pass 11 Feb 2008 48,495 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,623 miles

slight corrosion to various parts of underbody and components

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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S215 UBL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,150 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S215 UBL, 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 28 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S215 UBL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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