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T221 MCA

1999 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,582 mi
Last recorded115,582 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT221 MCA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 115,582 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 115,582 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 113,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various non coated pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Expansion over flow bottle ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 112,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank towards the front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various non coated pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Expansion over flow bottle ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 110,460 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS AT ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 110,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BADLY CRACKED 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS AT ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 106,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

park brake effort only just met

Pass 10 May 2018 103,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

PARK BRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST MET

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 103,997 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 99,679 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 99,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front & rear (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 94,759 miles

BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MID (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2015 91,907 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,848 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 87,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 84,613 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 84,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 80,972 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear strut top have play up and down

os rear wheel slighty binding

Pass 17 Mar 2010 80,647 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 76,403 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 76,403 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 66,879 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 58,474 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 48,033 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 618?

Based on 114,474 MOT tests across 14,862 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,486
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,477
constant velocity joint gaiter split 11,974
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,324
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,983
Stop lamp not working 6,593
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T221 MCA is a 1999 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1999 Rover 618 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 82,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T221 MCA, 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 27 years old, this Rover 618 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T221 MCA is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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