MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER 618Is year 1998

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Pass percent:63.61%

(The average a petrol ROVER 618I year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:1,723 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	227
Registration plate lamp issues	121
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	104
Headlamp aim out of alignment	102
Brake pipe excessively corroded	98
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	81
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	70
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	54
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	46
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	44
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	40
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	38
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	27
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	25
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	24
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Registration plate issues	20
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	14
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	11
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	10
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Rear brake binding	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	4
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	3
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	227
Registration plate lamp issues	121
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	104
Headlamp aim out of alignment	102
Brake pipe excessively corroded	98
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	81
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	70
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	54
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	46
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	44
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	40
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	38
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	27
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	25
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	24
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Registration plate issues	20
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	14
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	11
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	10
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Rear brake binding	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	4
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	3
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER 618Is year 1998

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