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Rover 618

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,850 cc

T980 MAUMOT history

T980 MAU is a green petrol Rover 618 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 43,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2025
Mileage
43,568 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T980 MAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
618
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,850 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T980 MAU was last recorded at 43,568 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,017 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
551 miles
Average per year
1,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,568 miles
  • 2024 – 43,017 miles
  • 2023 – 41,548 miles
  • 2022 – 39,686 miles
  • 2021 – 31,044 miles
  • 2020 – 28,763 miles
  • 2019 – 28,550 miles
  • 2018 – 28,289 miles
  • 2017 – 28,001 miles
  • 2016 – 27,777 miles
  • 2015 – 27,457 miles
  • 2014 – 27,196 miles
  • 2013 – 27,040 miles
  • 2012 – 26,801 miles
  • 2011 – 26,490 miles
  • 2010 – 25,846 miles
  • 2009 – 25,339 miles
  • 2008 – 24,886 miles
  • 2007 – 24,231 miles
  • 2006 – 23,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail43,568 miles
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail43,568 miles (+551)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,568 miles
    Test number
    880700556481
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass43,017 miles (+1,469)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    43,017 miles
    Test number
    467871799259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass41,548 miles (+1,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    41,548 miles
    Test number
    376710811428
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass39,686 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    39,686 miles
    Test number
    854476591557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail39,638 miles (+8,594)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,638 miles
    Test number
    715854372615
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  6. Pass31,044 miles (+2,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    31,044 miles
    Test number
    239035724520
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass28,763 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    28,763 miles
    Test number
    318638713822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,550 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    28,550 miles
    Test number
    946389196876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,289 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    28,289 miles
    Test number
    311756040687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail28,286 miles (+285)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,286 miles
    Test number
    313033773666
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass28,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    28,001 miles
    Test number
    880080799375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted over nearside and offside outer sills

  12. Fail28,001 miles (+224)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,001 miles
    Test number
    371292991027
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted over nearside and offside outer sills

  13. Pass27,777 miles (+320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    27,777 miles
    Test number
    597241318387
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted over outer sill nearside and offside

  14. Pass27,457 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,457 miles
    Test number
    607826395152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,196 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,196 miles
    Test number
    827057594133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,040 miles (+239)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,040 miles
    Test number
    757707993194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlastic cover sills fitted to nearside and offside

  17. Pass26,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,801 miles
    Test number
    457159592160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,801 miles (+311)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,801 miles
    Test number
    297749692122
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass26,490 miles (+644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,490 miles
    Test number
    738757491113
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass25,846 miles (+507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,846 miles
    Test number
    972267790108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass25,339 miles (+453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,339 miles
    Test number
    124461409218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail24,886 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,886 miles
    Test number
    273799098176
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass24,886 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,886 miles
    Test number
    462669098141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,231 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    24,231 miles
    Test number
    902679197192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,265 miles
    Test number
    561764296141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T980 MAU

Does T980 MAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T980 MAU expired on 28 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T980 MAU?
The MOT on T980 MAU expired on 28 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T980 MAU done?
T980 MAU was recorded at 43,568 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 1,047 miles a year.
Has T980 MAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T980 MAU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T980 MAU 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 T980 MAU find?
T980 MAU failed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 major defect and 4 advisories: parking brake efficiency below requirements; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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