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S481 UBL

1999 Rover Mini

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,576 mi
Last recorded90,576 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 UBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 90,576 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 89,873 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 87,679 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 87,677 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 87,323 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 87,174 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 86,569 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 86,370 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 85,582 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 85,227 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 84,731 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 84,705 miles

o/s/r + n/s/r upper shock fixings slight corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2012 84,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r + n/s/r upper shock fixings slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2011 84,491 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 83,749 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 80,611 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 70,170 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 70,169 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/side rear radius arm slight bmovement

Pass 8 Jan 2007 59,896 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 59,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 52,373 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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S481 UBL is a 1999 Rover Mini in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S481 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 S481 UBL registered?

S481 UBL is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S481 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S481 UBL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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