1996 Rover 618 1.9L Petrol · P348 EAV
1996 Rover 618 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 211,921 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 618
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P348 EAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 211,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P348 EAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Rover 618 (P348 EAV) between December 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
P348 EAV Mileage History
- 19/12/2022210,152 mi
- 19/03/2024210,552 mi+400 mi
- 25/03/2024210,555 mi+3 mi
- 03/03/2025211,602 mi+1,047 mi
- 09/03/2026211,921 mi+319 mi
Average of roughly 549 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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