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S471 UBL

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,431 mi
Last recorded61,431 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 UBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 61,431 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 57,029 miles

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

n/s rear tyre slight cracking between tread

Pass 14 May 2012 56,297 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 55,912 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 55,183 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2009 53,513 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 53,513 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 52,622 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 52,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 49,975 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 49,975 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

exaust in poor condition

hand brake near the top of its travel

n/s/f tyre has small splits on inner edge

slight play in front top cone mountings

Pass 12 Apr 2006 44,006 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 44,006 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both outer sills and sub frame starting to rust

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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S471 UBL is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S471 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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What year was S471 UBL registered?

S471 UBL is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S471 UBL safe to buy?

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