MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,215 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front exhaust corroded
fuel filler pipe corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
n/s mirror insecure
ns/r road wheel corroded
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
sill trim panels fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Radiator top brackets insecure
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sill trims fitted
Small exhaust leaks in system
Small grease leak from n/s outer CV gaiter
n/s door mirror glass damaged
o/s/rear wheel arch corroded
Centre Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Radiator top brackets insecure
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sill trims fitted
Small exhaust leaks in system
Small grease leak from n/s outer CV gaiter
n/s door mirror glass damaged
o/s/rear wheel arch corroded
N/s mirror glass damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Small grease leaks from both CV gaiters
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
o/s/rear light unit damaged
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
N/s mirror glass damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Small grease leaks from both CV gaiters
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
o/s/rear light unit damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
cover sills fitted to door sills, restricting testers view
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
cover sills fitted to door sills, restricting testers view
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate in poor condition
How Reliable is the Rover 618?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N431 FOT is a 1996 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
Across all 1996 Rover 618 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 100,648 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Rover 618 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 14,477 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N431 FOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 618 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 618 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N431 FOT is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 18 April 1996.
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