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Rover 618

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,850 cc

S779 CHOMOT history

S779 CHO is a red petrol Rover 618 first used on 10 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2023
Mileage
136,026 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S779 CHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
618
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,850 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S779 CHO was last recorded at 136,026 miles on 11 Jul 2022, 1,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,814 miles · 8 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
1,212 miles
Average per year
4,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 136,026 miles
  • 2021 – 134,814 miles
  • 2020 – 133,790 miles
  • 2019 – 131,771 miles
  • 2018 – 127,602 miles
  • 2017 – 125,173 miles
  • 2016 – 116,591 miles
  • 2015 – 111,796 miles
  • 2014 – 111,748 miles
  • 2013 – 106,350 miles
  • 2012 – 102,875 miles
  • 2011 – 98,487 miles
  • 2010 – 95,407 miles
  • 2009 – 89,561 miles
  • 2008 – 79,359 miles
  • 2007 – 70,424 miles
  • 2006 – 60,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,026 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,026 miles (+1,212)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    136,026 miles
    Test number
    909134977722
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass134,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    134,814 miles
    Test number
    354725467023
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail134,814 miles (+1,024)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,814 miles
    Test number
    184646010439
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake hose bulging under pressure both sides (1.1.12 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass133,790 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    133,790 miles
    Test number
    537964073376
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail133,788 miles (+2,017)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,788 miles
    Test number
    167797431887
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass131,771 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    131,771 miles
    Test number
    174010436222
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail131,771 miles (+4,169)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,771 miles
    Test number
    214433075315
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass127,602 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    127,602 miles
    Test number
    879579630873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail127,591 miles (+2,418)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,591 miles
    Test number
    341719385407
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  10. Pass125,173 miles (+8,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    125,173 miles
    Test number
    832622511194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass116,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    116,591 miles
    Test number
    532096637467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,591 miles (+4,795)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,591 miles
    Test number
    168840175655
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass111,796 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    111,796 miles
    Test number
    178144115402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail111,748 miles (+5,398)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,748 miles
    Test number
    486713664447
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass106,350 miles (+3,475)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    106,350 miles
    Test number
    737678453345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,875 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    102,875 miles
    Test number
    496319152493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,869 miles (+4,382)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,869 miles
    Test number
    546166552336
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass98,487 miles (+3,080)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    98,487 miles
    Test number
    577321131286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass95,407 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    95,407 miles
    Test number
    783030640290
    • 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)

  20. Fail95,377 miles (+5,816)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,377 miles
    Test number
    183728420221
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  21. Pass89,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    89,561 miles
    Test number
    353624549269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail89,561 miles (+10,202)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,561 miles
    Test number
    384884149409
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass79,359 miles (+8,935)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    79,359 miles
    Test number
    910406228257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    70,424 miles
    Test number
    961904437281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail70,424 miles (+9,434)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,424 miles
    Test number
    351383837298
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass60,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    60,990 miles
    Test number
    633146406281
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S779 CHO

Does S779 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S779 CHO expired on 10 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S779 CHO?
The MOT on S779 CHO expired on 10 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S779 CHO done?
S779 CHO was recorded at 136,026 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2022, an average of 4,701 miles a year.
Has S779 CHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S779 CHO has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on S779 CHO 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 S779 CHO find?
S779 CHO passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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