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Rover 618

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,797 cc

V48 GJNMOT history

V48 GJN is a blue petrol Rover 618 first used on 14 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 68,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
68,632 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 GJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
618
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,797 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 GJN was last recorded at 68,632 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,272 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
360 miles
Average per year
2,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,632 miles
  • 2025 – 68,272 miles
  • 2024 – 66,383 miles
  • 2023 – 64,958 miles
  • 2022 – 63,772 miles
  • 2021 – 59,193 miles
  • 2020 – 52,182 miles
  • 2019 – 39,660 miles
  • 2018 – 26,983 miles
  • 2017 – 26,753 miles
  • 2016 – 26,688 miles
  • 2015 – 26,607 miles
  • 2014 – 26,349 miles
  • 2013 – 26,022 miles
  • 2012 – 25,379 miles
  • 2011 – 24,602 miles
  • 2010 – 23,871 miles
  • 2009 – 21,946 miles
  • 2008 – 21,011 miles
  • 2007 – 19,188 miles
  • 2006 – 17,672 miles
  • 2005 – 15,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,632 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear parking brake low efficiency

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,632 miles (+360)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    68,632 miles
    Test number
    972601633696
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass68,272 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    68,272 miles
    Test number
    581073046556
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake low efficiency
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail68,272 miles (+1,889)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,272 miles
    Test number
    840274587971
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake low efficiency
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass66,383 miles (+127)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    66,383 miles
    Test number
    766651196733
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill / Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail66,256 miles (+1,298)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,256 miles
    Test number
    878758994212
    • MajorCentral Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working brake light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass64,958 miles (+1,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,958 miles
    Test number
    552510613565
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass63,772 miles (+4,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,772 miles
    Test number
    691342367335
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass59,193 miles (+7,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,193 miles
    Test number
    754531534513
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass52,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    52,182 miles
    Test number
    983415617235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,182 miles (+12,522)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,182 miles
    Test number
    397317731449
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass39,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,660 miles
    Test number
    559274949462
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail39,660 miles (+12,677)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,660 miles
    Test number
    534356780874
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass26,983 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    26,983 miles
    Test number
    335308757779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,753 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,753 miles
    Test number
    346333242509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,752 miles (+64)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,752 miles
    Test number
    202669206546
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass26,688 miles (+81)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,688 miles
    Test number
    232532794908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass26,607 miles (+258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,607 miles
    Test number
    947186726619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass26,349 miles (+327)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,349 miles
    Test number
    959962234201
    • NoteLight misting of oil on both rear suspension dampers

  19. Pass26,022 miles (+643)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,022 miles
    Test number
    345893553463
    • NoteSlight corrosion of rear brake pipes

  20. Pass25,379 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,379 miles
    Test number
    615204252287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,602 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,602 miles
    Test number
    805155551229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,871 miles (+1,925)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,871 miles
    Test number
    102037660238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,946 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,946 miles
    Test number
    513107469233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,011 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,011 miles
    Test number
    771188368256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,188 miles (+1,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    19,188 miles
    Test number
    521049687297
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  26. Pass17,672 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    17,672 miles
    Test number
    470395986270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    15,866 miles
    Test number
    480922075261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V48 GJN

Does V48 GJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V48 GJN is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V48 GJN?
The MOT on V48 GJN is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V48 GJN done?
V48 GJN was recorded at 68,632 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 2,583 miles a year.
Has V48 GJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 GJN has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on V48 GJN 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 V48 GJN find?
V48 GJN passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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