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S242 UBL

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

36,802 mi
Last recorded36,802 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 UBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 36,802 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 36,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 36,497 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 36,291 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 35,986 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 35,691 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 35,691 miles

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 35,631 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 35,318 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 35,048 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi section damaged, but not leaking

Pass 20 Jun 2017 34,779 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 34,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe corroded - filter out

Fail 29 Jun 2016 34,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipe corroded - filter out

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,393 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,094 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,638 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,476 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,618 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,638 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 29,265 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 29,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 29,126 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 28,878 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 28,638 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 28,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S242 UBL is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 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 S242 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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S242 UBL is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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