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S235 UBL

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,851 mi
Last recorded73,851 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 UBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 73,851 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 73,851 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 73,840 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc CLIP BROKEN (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALTERNATOR BELT REPLACEMENT REQUIRED.

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN OUTER EDGES.

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

Offside Front SUBFRAME - REAR MOUNTING PART UNBONDED.

Offside Front UNDER WHEEL ARCH WIRING DAMAGED.

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

Rear APRON UNDER BUMPER CORRODED.

Pass 15 Aug 2015 73,408 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 72,702 miles

BOTH DOORS LOWER EDGE CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SILLS AND FLOOR CORRODED

Fail 20 Apr 2012 72,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH DOORS LOWER EDGE CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SILLS AND FLOOR CORRODED

Pass 3 Aug 2011 72,084 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 69,510 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 69,494 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 64,251 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 64,237 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 59,440 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 54,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 50,178 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 45,932 miles

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

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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S235 UBL is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 44,443 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 S235 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 27 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S235 UBL is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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