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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

S56 UBLMOT history

S56 UBL is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 23 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 60,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2023
Mileage
60,033 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2022
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 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 12 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 UBL was last recorded at 60,033 miles on 13 Aug 2022, 331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,702 miles · 11 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
331 miles
Average per year
883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 60,033 miles
  • 2021 – 59,702 miles
  • 2020 – 59,363 miles
  • 2019 – 58,951 miles
  • 2017 – 55,028 miles
  • 2016 – 53,476 miles
  • 2015 – 51,717 miles
  • 2014 – 49,995 miles
  • 2013 – 49,365 miles
  • 2012 – 49,275 miles
  • 2010 – 48,877 miles
  • 2009 – 48,218 miles
  • 2007 – 47,282 miles
  • 2006 – 45,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,033 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear seat missing

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,033 miles (+331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,033 miles
    Test number
    861060730102
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seat missing

  2. Pass59,702 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,702 miles
    Test number
    464430733426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,363 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    59,363 miles
    Test number
    903200212980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,951 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    58,951 miles
    Test number
    380500794444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,024 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,024 miles
    Test number
    317101192643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,028 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,028 miles
    Test number
    717604853977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,476 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,476 miles
    Test number
    142509067923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,717 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,717 miles
    Test number
    818105435137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,995 miles (+630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,995 miles
    Test number
    287972224490
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass49,365 miles (+90)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,365 miles
    Test number
    877267613195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront exhaust, flexible section becoming corroded
    • NoteSome slight movement in n/s + o/s front lower ball joints

  11. Pass49,275 miles (+15)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,275 miles
    Test number
    615494282151
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing becoming noisey

  12. Fail49,260 miles (+383)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,260 miles
    Test number
    175149672174
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing becoming noisey

  13. Pass48,877 miles (+659)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,877 miles
    Test number
    201324670478
    • NoteN/s rear radius arm, slight movement
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s front lower ball joint

  14. Pass48,218 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,218 miles
    Test number
    243214979139
    • NoteAll tyres wearing/perishing on outer edges

  15. Fail48,218 miles (+936)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,218 miles
    Test number
    362324279174
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing/perishing on outer edges

  16. Pass47,282 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,282 miles
    Test number
    613805307379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,723 miles
    Test number
    484741756189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 UBL

Does S56 UBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S56 UBL expired on 12 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S56 UBL?
The MOT on S56 UBL expired on 12 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S56 UBL done?
S56 UBL was recorded at 60,033 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2022, an average of 883 miles a year.
Has S56 UBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 UBL has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2012.
Has the mileage on S56 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 S56 UBL find?
S56 UBL passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive at selector seal; rear seat missing.

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