MOT Status
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61,799 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both front outer wing areas corroding slightly
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both front outer wing areas corroding slightly
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside mirror unit slightly loose
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight play in offside front upper and lower ball-joints swivels.
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded Under floor pan (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
both rear tyres cracking/splitting on sidewalls advise to change
rear subframe has surface rust
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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S36 UBL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 S36 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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S36 UBL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 November 1998.
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