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T980 MAU

1999 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

43,568 mi
Last recorded43,568 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT980 MAU
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 43,568 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 43,017 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 41,548 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 39,686 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 39,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 31,044 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 28,763 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,550 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 28,289 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 28,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 28,001 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted over nearside and offside outer sills

Fail 18 Jul 2017 28,001 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Plastic covers fitted over nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 15 Jul 2016 27,777 miles

Plastic covers fitted over outer sill nearside and offside

Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,457 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,196 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,040 miles

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

Plastic cover sills fitted to nearside and offside

Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,801 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 26,801 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 26,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,846 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,339 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 24,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 24,886 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,231 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 23,265 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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T980 MAU is a 1999 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T980 MAU, 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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What year was T980 MAU registered?

T980 MAU is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T980 MAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T980 MAU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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