2019 McLaren 600Lt V8 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 McLaren 600Lt V8 passed 96.8% of its 694 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 10.1% of the time, so this is 7.0pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in other defects, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — other defects (2.0%) and tyres (1.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, headlamp aim and tread depth — registration plates alone was recorded 20 times.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other defects | 2.0% | 14 |
| 2 | Tyres | 1.0% | 7 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 6 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 5 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.4% | 3 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 20 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 2 |
| 4 | Washers | 2 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 2 |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.6% | 46 |
| 2 | Suspension | 2.9% | 20 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.6% | 11 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.1% | 8 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.4% | 3 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 1 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 689 | 3.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 169 | 3.5% |
| 2023 | 166 | 1.8% |
| 2024 | 169 | 3.5% |
| 2025 | 177 | 4.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 600Lt V8
On a 2019 600Lt V8, other defects is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Other defects (2.0% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Tyres (1.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (0.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 McLaren 600Lt V8s pass their MOT?
96.8% of the 694 2019 McLaren 600Lt V8 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 McLaren 600Lt V8?
Other defects, recorded in 2.0% of tests, followed by tyres (1.0%).
Methodology & source. Based on 694 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.