Rover logo

Rover 618

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,850 cc

V78 LOKMOT history

V78 LOK is a red petrol Rover 618 first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
134,438 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,800 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V78 LOK in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V78 LOK
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
2 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V78 LOK was last recorded at 134,438 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,438 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,438 miles
  • 2025 – 132,675 miles
  • 2024 – 129,987 miles
  • 2023 – 127,191 miles
  • 2022 – 124,582 miles
  • 2021 – 122,041 miles
  • 2020 – 120,479 miles
  • 2019 – 118,287 miles
  • 2018 – 115,564 miles
  • 2017 – 112,333 miles
  • 2016 – 109,215 miles
  • 2015 – 105,631 miles
  • 2014 – 102,057 miles
  • 2013 – 98,072 miles
  • 2012 – 93,467 miles
  • 2011 – 88,810 miles
  • 2010 – 83,754 miles
  • 2009 – 77,353 miles
  • 2008 – 68,246 miles
  • 2006 – 61,230 miles
  • 2005 – 55,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,438 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc back plate corrdedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • General corrosion throughout

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Long parking brake travel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • General corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,438 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    134,438 miles
    Test number
    532058003886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc back plate corrded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  2. Fail134,438 miles (+1,763)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,438 miles
    Test number
    865837823453
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc back plate corrded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  3. Pass132,675 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    132,675 miles
    Test number
    601087013295
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail132,674 miles (+2,687)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,674 miles
    Test number
    871763281593
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed EXHAUST MISSING (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MISSING (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,987 miles (+2,796)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,987 miles
    Test number
    537214268572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  6. Pass127,191 miles (+2,609)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    127,191 miles
    Test number
    626318568386
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion throughout
    • AdvisoryLong parking brake travel
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,582 miles (+2,541)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,582 miles
    Test number
    427156769119
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion throughout
    • AdvisoryLong parking brake travel
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass122,041 miles (+1,562)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    122,041 miles
    Test number
    453692457030
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryLong parking brake travel
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,479 miles (+2,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    120,479 miles
    Test number
    908082891186
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion throughout
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass118,287 miles (+2,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    118,287 miles
    Test number
    178398491170
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass115,564 miles (+3,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,564 miles
    Test number
    709621495920
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass112,333 miles (+3,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    112,333 miles
    Test number
    938031549880
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass109,215 miles (+3,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,215 miles
    Test number
    648068226862
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass105,631 miles (+3,574)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,631 miles
    Test number
    165891085113
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass102,057 miles (+3,985)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    102,057 miles
    Test number
    918846094119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,072 miles (+4,605)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    98,072 miles
    Test number
    257317993411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,467 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    93,467 miles
    Test number
    485886602298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,425 miles (+4,615)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,425 miles
    Test number
    295749892467
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass88,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    88,810 miles
    Test number
    629383391198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,810 miles (+5,056)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,810 miles
    Test number
    207693891188
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass83,754 miles (+6,401)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    83,754 miles
    Test number
    731404590184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,353 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,353 miles
    Test number
    144880019225
    • Repaired at testRear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass77,353 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    77,353 miles
    Test number
    531740619262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,381 miles (+7,135)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    75,381 miles
    Test number
    210403019071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,246 miles (+7,016)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    68,246 miles
    Test number
    373172828005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,230 miles (+5,544)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    61,230 miles
    Test number
    274313806325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    55,686 miles
    Test number
    470051405480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V78 LOK

Does V78 LOK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V78 LOK is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V78 LOK?
The MOT on V78 LOK is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V78 LOK done?
V78 LOK was recorded at 134,438 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 3,800 miles a year.
Has V78 LOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V78 LOK has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V78 LOK 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 V78 LOK find?
V78 LOK passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; offside rear brake disc back plate corrded, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all V78 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.