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S491 UBL

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

65,585 mi
Last recorded65,585 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 UBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 65,585 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 65,362 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 65,191 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 64,734 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 63,433 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 63,318 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 62,599 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 62,046 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,929 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,118 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,669 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,326 miles

offside rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,916 miles

offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes showng signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,498 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 47,744 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 43,795 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 39,924 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 34,105 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 29,858 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 22,937 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 22,937 miles

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

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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S491 UBL is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 S491 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S491 UBL registered?

S491 UBL is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S491 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S491 UBL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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