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1996 Rover 618 1.9L Petrol · N121 WPA

N121 WPA

1996 Rover 618 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1996. Recorded mileage 142,540 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
ROVER 618
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15/08/2013
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
142,540 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/08/2013
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1996
Engine
1850cc

N121 WPA Key Findings

  • 10 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2012
  • 142,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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N121 WPA Mileage History

  1. 27/04/2006121,490 mi
  2. 31/07/2007127,878 mi+6,388 mi
  3. 29/07/2008132,337 mi+4,459 mi
  4. 22/07/2009135,797 mi+3,460 mi
  5. 27/07/2010138,112 mi+2,315 mi
  6. 02/08/2010138,118 mi+6 mi
  7. 08/08/2011140,197 mi+2,079 mi
  8. 16/08/2011140,200 mi+3 mi
  9. 10/08/2012142,536 mi+2,336 mi
  10. 14/08/2012142,540 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 3,341 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

N121 WPA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 18:18
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Rover 618 (N121 WPA) between April 2006 and August 2012.

The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 14 August 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.

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