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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

S52 UBLMOT history

S52 UBL is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 23 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 30,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2025
Mileage
30,419 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2024
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S52 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 expired on 2 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S52 UBL was last recorded at 30,419 miles on 3 Sept 2024, 862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 May 2018: 25,897 miles, lower than 95,759 miles on 22 Feb 2007.
  • 11 Jun 2019: 7,011 miles, lower than 25,897 miles on 23 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
29,557 miles · 8 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 30,419 miles
  • 2023 – 29,557 miles
  • 2021 – 28,112 miles
  • 2019 – 7,011 miles
  • 2018 – 25,897 miles
  • 2007 – 95,759 miles
  • 2006 – 88,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,419 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

10 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,419 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    30,419 miles
    Test number
    3466875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass29,557 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    29,557 miles
    Test number
    1705844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass28,112 miles (+21,101)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    28,112 miles
    Test number
    22811504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass7,011 miles (-18,886)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    7,011 miles
    Test number
    20789159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass25,897 miles (-69,862)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    25,897 miles
    Test number
    19265759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,759 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    95,759 miles
    Test number
    782303657003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,756 miles (+18)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,756 miles
    Test number
    121661857061
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  8. Fail95,738 miles (+7,231)19 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,738 miles
    Test number
    980325227077
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteO/s outer sill corroded front

  9. Pass88,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    88,507 miles
    Test number
    102433416035
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Fail88,507 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,507 miles
    Test number
    161513716063
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S52 UBL

Does S52 UBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S52 UBL expired on 2 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S52 UBL?
The MOT on S52 UBL expired on 2 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S52 UBL done?
S52 UBL was recorded at 30,419 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2024.
Has S52 UBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S52 UBL has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2007.
Has the mileage on S52 UBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 23 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S52 UBL find?
S52 UBL passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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