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S54 UBL

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

73,940 mi
Last recorded73,940 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 UBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 73,940 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 73,940 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 71,432 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 69,926 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 67,798 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 67,798 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 66,018 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 66,018 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 64,660 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 63,070 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 63,063 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively frayed (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 61,359 miles

Nearside Front outer cv boot slight leak but still preventing the ingress of dirt/water

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 61,359 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated small hole (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer cv boot slight leak but still preventing the ingress of dirt/water

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 59,753 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 56,281 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 56,281 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 53,883 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 53,875 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)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 49,652 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 46,051 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 43,988 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 42,271 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,233 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,659 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,084 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 35,111 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 32,639 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 32,639 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 30,441 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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S54 UBL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 S54 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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What year was S54 UBL registered?

S54 UBL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is S54 UBL safe to buy?

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