1997 Rover 618 1.9L Petrol · P248 GJM
1997 Rover 618 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31/03/1997. Recorded mileage 127,228 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 618
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1850cc
P248 GJM Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2025
- 127,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P248 GJM Mileage History
- 20/02/200664,018 mi
- 21/03/200774,343 mi+10,325 mi
- 20/03/200883,798 mi+9,455 mi
- 05/03/200987,638 mi+3,840 mi
- 05/03/200987,639 mi+1 mi
- 02/03/201092,845 mi+5,206 mi
- 10/03/201092,907 mi+62 mi
- 09/03/201197,005 mi+4,098 mi
- 16/03/201197,122 mi+117 mi
- 29/02/2012101,909 mi+4,787 mi
- 13/03/2012102,211 mi+302 mi
- 22/02/2013104,986 mi+2,775 mi
- 03/03/2014108,216 mi+3,230 mi
- 06/03/2014108,264 mi+48 mi
- 06/03/2015112,397 mi+4,133 mi
- 12/03/2015112,438 mi+41 mi
- 29/02/2016115,357 mi+2,919 mi
- 04/03/2016115,384 mi+27 mi
- 01/03/2017117,226 mi+1,842 mi
- 26/02/2018119,742 mi+2,516 mi
- 21/02/2019121,256 mi+1,514 mi
- 21/02/2020122,865 mi+1,609 mi
- 04/03/2021123,295 mi+430 mi
- 04/03/2021123,295 mi
- 21/02/2022124,508 mi+1,213 mi
- 21/02/2022124,508 mi
- 22/02/2023125,504 mi+996 mi
- 27/02/2024126,204 mi+700 mi
- 01/03/2024126,204 mi
- 12/03/2025127,228 mi+1,024 mi
Average of roughly 3,317 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
P248 GJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 618 (P248 GJM) between February 2006 and March 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Windscreen (19 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 advisory notices are 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 (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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