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Rover 618

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,850 cc

T565 KCLMOT history

T565 KCL is a blue petrol Rover 618 first used on 27 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 133,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,613 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T565 KCL
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
27 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T565 KCL was last recorded at 133,613 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,592 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
2,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,613 miles
  • 2025 – 132,754 miles
  • 2024 – 131,904 miles
  • 2023 – 130,906 miles
  • 2022 – 129,749 miles
  • 2021 – 128,533 miles
  • 2020 – 127,678 miles
  • 2019 – 126,048 miles
  • 2018 – 123,991 miles
  • 2017 – 121,908 miles
  • 2016 – 119,735 miles
  • 2015 – 117,941 miles
  • 2014 – 115,260 miles
  • 2013 – 112,635 miles
  • 2012 – 111,038 miles
  • 2011 – 109,103 miles
  • 2010 – 106,562 miles
  • 2009 – 104,160 miles
  • 2008 – 100,402 miles
  • 2007 – 91,756 miles
  • 2006 – 83,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,613 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake test limits only just metRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Under side of vehicle corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

32 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,613 miles (+21)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,613 miles
    Test number
    732667022452
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake test limits only just met
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail133,592 miles (+838)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,592 miles
    Test number
    428570762713
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake test limits only just met
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass132,754 miles (+850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    132,754 miles
    Test number
    543940014035
    • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake back plate cover getting weak and rusty

  4. Pass131,904 miles (+998)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,904 miles
    Test number
    856801184896
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust section at jont getting weak
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside lower under sill sections rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake back covers rusty and weak

  5. Pass130,906 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,906 miles
    Test number
    673403732881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,749 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,749 miles
    Test number
    333472058234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,533 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,533 miles
    Test number
    302231855654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,531 miles (+853)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,531 miles
    Test number
    520142814258
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,678 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,678 miles
    Test number
    211585066437
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroding

  10. Fail127,676 miles (+1,628)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,676 miles
    Test number
    939334792913
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroding
    • AdvisoryWasher jets partially blocked

  11. Pass126,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,048 miles
    Test number
    358323036320
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail126,048 miles (+2,057)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,048 miles
    Test number
    212757821120
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass123,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    123,991 miles
    Test number
    805868986181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail123,991 miles (+2,083)7 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,991 miles
    Test number
    865458546625
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass121,908 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,908 miles
    Test number
    339877123278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,735 miles
    Test number
    500151156055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail119,735 miles (+1,794)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,735 miles
    Test number
    759101445437
    • FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass117,941 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,941 miles
    Test number
    996873865089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass115,260 miles (+2,625)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    115,260 miles
    Test number
    596896764053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass112,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    112,635 miles
    Test number
    366918863035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail112,635 miles (+1,597)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,635 miles
    Test number
    619247963014
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass111,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    111,038 miles
    Test number
    236938462065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail111,038 miles (+1,935)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,038 miles
    Test number
    808328862089
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass109,103 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,103 miles
    Test number
    308563361050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail109,101 miles (+2,539)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,101 miles
    Test number
    285172861066
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass106,562 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    106,562 miles
    Test number
    104749560004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass104,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    104,160 miles
    Test number
    471949879097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail104,160 miles (+3,758)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,160 miles
    Test number
    841149479076
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  29. Pass100,402 miles (+8,646)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    100,402 miles
    Test number
    511298788009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass91,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    91,756 miles
    Test number
    344426187018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail91,756 miles (+8,603)2 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,756 miles
    Test number
    372255387055
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  32. Pass83,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    83,153 miles
    Test number
    290382306458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T565 KCL

Does T565 KCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T565 KCL is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T565 KCL?
The MOT on T565 KCL is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T565 KCL done?
T565 KCL was recorded at 133,613 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 2,536 miles a year.
Has T565 KCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T565 KCL has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T565 KCL 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 T565 KCL find?
T565 KCL passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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