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S450 UBL

1999 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,121 mi
Last recorded99,121 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS450 UBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 99,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 98,076 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 96,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both could do with being replaced (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 92,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 92,043 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre fitted inner face outwards (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 90,341 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre fitted wrong way round

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 90,341 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre fitted wrong way round

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 90,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BETWEEN BUMPER AND SUBFRAME (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS - BOTH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front TYRE FITTED WRONG WAY ROUND

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO WHEEL CYLINDER AND T- PIECE BRAKE UNION (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ALSO HANDBRAKE SLIGHT IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 89,510 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 89,497 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2016 89,238 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 8 Apr 2016 89,235 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 85,942 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 85,942 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 77,195 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 67,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2012 67,864 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,502 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

suspect offside rear damper fault due to increase travel with vehicle raised

Fail 8 Mar 2011 58,502 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspect offside rear damper fault due to increase travel with vehicle raised

Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,852 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 51,852 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 16 Apr 2007 49,695 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 45,072 miles

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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S450 UBL is a 1999 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S450 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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S450 UBL is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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