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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

S54 UBLMOT history

S54 UBL is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 23 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 73,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
73,940 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 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 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 UBL was last recorded at 73,940 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 2,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,432 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,508 miles
Average per year
2,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,940 miles
  • 2024 – 71,432 miles
  • 2023 – 69,926 miles
  • 2022 – 67,798 miles
  • 2021 – 66,018 miles
  • 2020 – 64,660 miles
  • 2019 – 63,070 miles
  • 2018 – 61,359 miles
  • 2017 – 59,753 miles
  • 2016 – 56,281 miles
  • 2015 – 53,883 miles
  • 2014 – 49,652 miles
  • 2013 – 46,051 miles
  • 2012 – 43,988 miles
  • 2011 – 42,271 miles
  • 2010 – 40,233 miles
  • 2009 – 38,659 miles
  • 2008 – 37,084 miles
  • 2007 – 35,111 miles
  • 2006 – 32,639 miles
  • 2005 – 30,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,940 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips within zone A

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    73,940 miles
    Test number
    987662575027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail73,940 miles (+2,508)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,940 miles
    Test number
    341613432089
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass71,432 miles (+1,506)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    71,432 miles
    Test number
    553780844358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,926 miles (+2,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,926 miles
    Test number
    889909243075
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,798 miles
    Test number
    775348631510
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail67,798 miles (+1,780)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,798 miles
    Test number
    623115796028
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,018 miles
    Test number
    193397249386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,018 miles (+1,358)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,018 miles
    Test number
    407176221787
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass64,660 miles (+1,590)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,660 miles
    Test number
    978801699425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,070 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,070 miles
    Test number
    961890714364
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail63,063 miles (+1,704)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,063 miles
    Test number
    431329857815
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively frayed (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass61,359 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,359 miles
    Test number
    364030058517
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer cv boot slight leak but still preventing the ingress of dirt/water

  13. Fail61,359 miles (+1,606)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,359 miles
    Test number
    421781269143
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated small hole (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer cv boot slight leak but still preventing the ingress of dirt/water
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass59,753 miles (+3,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,753 miles
    Test number
    749275380148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass56,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,281 miles
    Test number
    911297783018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,281 miles (+2,398)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,281 miles
    Test number
    647533717535
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass53,883 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,883 miles
    Test number
    961820568368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,875 miles (+4,223)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,875 miles
    Test number
    566369422256
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass49,652 miles (+3,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    49,652 miles
    Test number
    695041504365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass46,051 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,051 miles
    Test number
    836441513362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,988 miles (+1,717)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,988 miles
    Test number
    458967612433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,271 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,271 miles
    Test number
    476181511336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,233 miles (+1,574)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,233 miles
    Test number
    461406400478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,659 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,659 miles
    Test number
    670103919325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,084 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,084 miles
    Test number
    291664298283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,111 miles (+2,472)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,111 miles
    Test number
    903092507379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,639 miles
    Test number
    970836996263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail32,639 miles (+2,198)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,639 miles
    Test number
    714706096224
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  29. Pass30,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    30,441 miles
    Test number
    861065005317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S54 UBL

Does S54 UBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S54 UBL is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S54 UBL?
The MOT on S54 UBL is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S54 UBL done?
S54 UBL was recorded at 73,940 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 2,174 miles a year.
Has S54 UBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 UBL has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S54 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 S54 UBL find?
S54 UBL passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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