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S585 UBL

1999 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

24,541 mi
Last recorded24,541 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS585 UBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 24,541 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 24,483 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 24,463 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 24,450 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 24,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 24,413 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 24,398 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 24,379 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 24,347 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 24,286 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,138 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 23,952 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 23,931 miles

175/50/13 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 23,925 miles

175/50/13 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,855 miles

175/50/13 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 23,570 miles

Chip in windscreen.

N/S/F tyre worn unevenly.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 23,564 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Chip in ns of screen

Damage to NSF floor pan

Exhaust system damaged

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

SRS light on

Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,560 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 23,505 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 23,435 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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S585 UBL is a 1999 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S585 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 S585 UBL registered?

S585 UBL is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 February 1999.

Is S585 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S585 UBL shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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