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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

S36 UBLMOT history

S36 UBL is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 23 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 61,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
61,799 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S36 UBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S36 UBL was last recorded at 61,799 miles on 12 May 2026, 1,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,910 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,889 miles
Average per year
1,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,799 miles
  • 2025 – 59,910 miles
  • 2024 – 57,043 miles
  • 2023 – 54,877 miles
  • 2022 – 54,009 miles
  • 2021 – 52,401 miles
  • 2020 – 51,310 miles
  • 2019 – 49,631 miles
  • 2018 – 47,725 miles
  • 2013 – 44,172 miles
  • 2011 – 40,147 miles
  • 2007 – 39,468 miles
  • 2006 – 37,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,799 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front outer wing areas corroding slightlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,799 miles (+1,889)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    61,799 miles
    Test number
    435783232955
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer wing areas corroding slightly
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass59,910 miles (+2,867)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    59,910 miles
    Test number
    319000479115
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer wing areas corroding slightly
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass57,043 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    57,043 miles
    Test number
    868058242544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail56,686 miles (+1,809)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,686 miles
    Test number
    601666217858
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror unit slightly loose

  5. Pass54,877 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    54,877 miles
    Test number
    588345063178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail54,746 miles (+737)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,746 miles
    Test number
    133678873677
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass54,009 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    54,009 miles
    Test number
    239018027220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,401 miles (+1,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    52,401 miles
    Test number
    814349761573
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass51,310 miles (+1,679)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,310 miles
    Test number
    298757029180
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front upper and lower ball-joints swivels.

  10. Pass49,631 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    49,631 miles
    Test number
    338753830428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,566 miles (+1,841)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,566 miles
    Test number
    408375341373
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass47,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    47,725 miles
    Test number
    177641100467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,725 miles (+3,553)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,725 miles
    Test number
    122171071699
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureCentral Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentral Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded Under floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass44,172 miles (+4,025)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,172 miles
    Test number
    469828433432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,147 miles
    Test number
    107053351290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,147 miles (+679)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,147 miles
    Test number
    966613351277
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking/splitting on sidewalls advise to change
    • NoteRear subframe has surface rust

  17. Pass39,468 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,468 miles
    Test number
    293127907486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,629 miles
    Test number
    393479566079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S36 UBL

Does S36 UBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S36 UBL is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S36 UBL?
The MOT on S36 UBL is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S36 UBL done?
S36 UBL was recorded at 61,799 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 1,198 miles a year.
Has S36 UBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S36 UBL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S36 UBL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S36 UBL find?
S36 UBL passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; both front outer wing areas corroding slightly; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 3 more.

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