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Rover 618

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,850 cc

T727 BJWMOT history

T727 BJW is a red petrol Rover 618 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 155,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2025
Mileage
155,051 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T727 BJW
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T727 BJW was last recorded at 155,051 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,869 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
182 miles
Average per year
5,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,051 miles
  • 2023 – 146,219 miles
  • 2022 – 140,611 miles
  • 2021 – 134,217 miles
  • 2020 – 129,262 miles
  • 2019 – 123,152 miles
  • 2018 – 114,463 miles
  • 2017 – 107,346 miles
  • 2016 – 105,803 miles
  • 2015 – 104,003 miles
  • 2014 – 100,354 miles
  • 2013 – 96,852 miles
  • 2012 – 93,418 miles
  • 2011 – 89,136 miles
  • 2010 – 82,241 miles
  • 2009 – 75,193 miles
  • 2008 – 68,496 miles
  • 2007 – 61,848 miles
  • 2006 – 53,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,051 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass155,051 miles (+182)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    155,051 miles
    Test number
    103874006962
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail154,869 miles (+8,650)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,869 miles
    Test number
    367473216966
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass146,219 miles (+5,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    146,219 miles
    Test number
    802555984587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass140,611 miles (+143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,611 miles
    Test number
    478599893642
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail140,468 miles (+6,251)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,468 miles
    Test number
    613520364925
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass134,217 miles (+4,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,217 miles
    Test number
    525216066735
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass129,262 miles (+6,110)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    129,262 miles
    Test number
    740151956316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,152 miles (+8,689)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,152 miles
    Test number
    301480412250
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass114,463 miles (+7,117)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    114,463 miles
    Test number
    231213959607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,346 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    107,346 miles
    Test number
    259229028173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,803 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,803 miles
    Test number
    361692052170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,795 miles (+1,792)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,795 miles
    Test number
    669490238944
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass104,003 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,003 miles
    Test number
    516291255026
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail104,003 miles (+3,649)1 dangerous8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,003 miles
    Test number
    435000655088
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass100,354 miles (+3,502)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    100,354 miles
    Test number
    368985844056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBonnet catch seized/sticks
    • NoteRear anti roll bar bushes worn slightly

  16. Pass96,852 miles (+3,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    96,852 miles
    Test number
    166566043018
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass93,418 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    93,418 miles
    Test number
    509998542001
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Fail93,413 miles (+4,277)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,413 miles
    Test number
    615547742023
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass89,136 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,136 miles
    Test number
    269796641079
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail89,124 miles (+6,883)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,124 miles
    Test number
    137356441051
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass82,241 miles (+7,048)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,241 miles
    Test number
    881942740096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,193 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,193 miles
    Test number
    830769349074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,182 miles (+6,686)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,182 miles
    Test number
    914497549095
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteWiper blades in poor condition, advise replacement.

  24. Pass68,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    68,496 miles
    Test number
    133180258489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,496 miles (+6,648)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,496 miles
    Test number
    332810758029
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass61,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    61,848 miles
    Test number
    131240157044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail61,848 miles (+8,597)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,848 miles
    Test number
    993640857018
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass53,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    53,251 miles
    Test number
    422188046090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail53,251 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,251 miles
    Test number
    181098046432
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T727 BJW

Does T727 BJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T727 BJW expired on 8 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T727 BJW?
The MOT on T727 BJW expired on 8 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T727 BJW done?
T727 BJW was recorded at 155,051 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 5,493 miles a year.
Has T727 BJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T727 BJW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T727 BJW 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 T727 BJW find?
T727 BJW passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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