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Rover 618

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,850 cc

P208 HOCMOT history

P208 HOC is a red petrol Rover 618 first used on 9 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 155,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2025
Mileage
155,762 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P208 HOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
618
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,850 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
9 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P208 HOC was last recorded at 155,762 miles on 7 Mar 2024, 1,414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,348 miles · 23 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,414 miles
Average per year
5,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,762 miles
  • 2023 – 154,348 miles
  • 2022 – 153,310 miles
  • 2021 – 151,975 miles
  • 2020 – 150,468 miles
  • 2019 – 149,165 miles
  • 2018 – 147,192 miles
  • 2017 – 145,175 miles
  • 2016 – 143,208 miles
  • 2015 – 141,112 miles
  • 2014 – 139,531 miles
  • 2013 – 130,245 miles
  • 2012 – 123,289 miles
  • 2011 – 112,753 miles
  • 2010 – 102,380 miles
  • 2009 – 90,899 miles
  • 2008 – 81,320 miles
  • 2007 – 71,363 miles
  • 2006 – 62,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,762 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass155,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    155,762 miles
    Test number
    640728501845
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail155,762 miles (+1,414)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,762 miles
    Test number
    456082584086
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,348 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    154,348 miles
    Test number
    922456920993
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail154,347 miles (+1,037)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,347 miles
    Test number
    378785318169
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass153,310 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    153,310 miles
    Test number
    743268040000
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  6. Fail153,310 miles (+1,335)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,310 miles
    Test number
    872568376730
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  7. Pass151,975 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    151,975 miles
    Test number
    691197829381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass150,468 miles (+1,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    150,468 miles
    Test number
    844450189782
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass149,165 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    149,165 miles
    Test number
    940919856988
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail149,165 miles (+1,973)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,165 miles
    Test number
    803569152782
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass147,192 miles (+2,017)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    147,192 miles
    Test number
    864727060060
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass145,175 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    145,175 miles
    Test number
    225806888863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake binding slightly

  13. Fail145,175 miles (+1,967)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,175 miles
    Test number
    327725629092
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake binding slightly

  14. Pass143,208 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    143,208 miles
    Test number
    578658888690
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail143,208 miles (+2,096)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,208 miles
    Test number
    731681914631
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass141,112 miles (+1,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    141,112 miles
    Test number
    409944455143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass139,531 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    139,531 miles
    Test number
    165182664117
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear exhaust corrrroded

  18. Fail139,531 miles (+9,286)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,531 miles
    Test number
    807512264177
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear exhaust corrrroded

  19. Pass130,245 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    130,245 miles
    Test number
    327878463189
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail130,245 miles (+6,956)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,245 miles
    Test number
    147068963145
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass123,289 miles (+10,536)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    123,289 miles
    Test number
    389124982136
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass112,753 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    112,753 miles
    Test number
    557175191102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail112,423 miles (+10,043)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,423 miles
    Test number
    219345881144
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass102,380 miles (+11,481)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    102,380 miles
    Test number
    800670190139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass90,899 miles (+9,579)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    90,899 miles
    Test number
    401362989161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,320 miles (+9,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    81,320 miles
    Test number
    901983198190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass71,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    71,363 miles
    Test number
    432628697182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail71,353 miles (+8,919)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,353 miles
    Test number
    400798197197
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  29. Pass62,434 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    62,434 miles
    Test number
    791712116272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P208 HOC

Does P208 HOC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P208 HOC expired on 22 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P208 HOC?
The MOT on P208 HOC expired on 22 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P208 HOC done?
P208 HOC was recorded at 155,762 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2024, an average of 5,302 miles a year.
Has P208 HOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P208 HOC has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on P208 HOC 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 P208 HOC find?
P208 HOC passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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