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Rover 618

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,850 cc

T221 MCAMOT history

T221 MCA is a blue petrol Rover 618 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2024
Mileage
115,582 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T221 MCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
618
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,850 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T221 MCA was last recorded at 115,582 miles on 25 Apr 2023, 2,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,002 miles · 27 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2,580 miles
Average per year
3,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,582 miles
  • 2022 – 113,002 miles
  • 2021 – 110,460 miles
  • 2019 – 106,992 miles
  • 2018 – 103,999 miles
  • 2017 – 99,679 miles
  • 2016 – 94,759 miles
  • 2015 – 91,907 miles
  • 2014 – 89,848 miles
  • 2013 – 87,350 miles
  • 2012 – 84,613 miles
  • 2011 – 80,972 miles
  • 2010 – 80,647 miles
  • 2009 – 76,403 miles
  • 2008 – 66,879 miles
  • 2007 – 58,474 miles
  • 2006 – 48,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,582 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Coil spring corroded All

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various non coated pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Coolant leak Expansion over flow bottle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,582 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    115,582 miles
    Test number
    684447418550
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,582 miles (+2,580)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,582 miles
    Test number
    631310284523
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,002 miles (+8)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    113,002 miles
    Test number
    982589507155
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various non coated pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Expansion over flow bottle
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail112,994 miles (+2,534)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,994 miles
    Test number
    902207528805
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank towards the front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various non coated pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Expansion over flow bottle
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,460 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    110,460 miles
    Test number
    874425394899
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS AT ENDS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail110,460 miles (+3,468)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,460 miles
    Test number
    573955968296
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BADLY CRACKED 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS AT ENDS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass106,992 miles (+2,993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,992 miles
    Test number
    888609784411
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort only just met

  8. Pass103,999 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    103,999 miles
    Test number
    129462557959
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryPARK BRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST MET
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Fail103,997 miles (+4,318)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,997 miles
    Test number
    123227098497
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass99,679 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    99,679 miles
    Test number
    241804781665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,678 miles (+4,919)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,678 miles
    Test number
    133520430276
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front & rear (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass94,759 miles (+2,852)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,759 miles
    Test number
    840038011346
    • AdvisoryBRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MID (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass91,907 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,907 miles
    Test number
    426096215131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,848 miles (+2,498)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,848 miles
    Test number
    766992694024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass87,350 miles (+2,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,350 miles
    Test number
    145182893074
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass84,613 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    84,613 miles
    Test number
    225423982001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail84,551 miles (+3,579)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,551 miles
    Test number
    936906272091
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass80,972 miles (+325)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,972 miles
    Test number
    508666971017
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear strut top have play up and down
    • NoteOs rear wheel slighty binding

  19. Pass80,647 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,647 miles
    Test number
    464036770005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    76,403 miles
    Test number
    772116409115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,403 miles (+9,524)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,403 miles
    Test number
    950406409180
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass66,879 miles (+8,405)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    66,879 miles
    Test number
    823369398070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,474 miles (+10,441)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    58,474 miles
    Test number
    513644797057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,033 miles
    Test number
    714309776073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T221 MCA

Does T221 MCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T221 MCA expired on 27 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T221 MCA?
The MOT on T221 MCA expired on 27 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T221 MCA done?
T221 MCA was recorded at 115,582 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2023, an average of 3,951 miles a year.
Has T221 MCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T221 MCA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T221 MCA 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 T221 MCA find?
T221 MCA passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2023 with 2 advisories: front direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides.; oil leak, but not excessive.

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