1997 Rover 618 1.9L Petrol · R164 NOJ
1997 Rover 618 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 131,782 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2018. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 618
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R164 NOJ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/02/2018
- 131,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R164 NOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 618 (R164 NOJ) between June 2006 and February 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2018 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
R164 NOJ Mileage History
- 07/06/200696,784 mi
- 26/10/200789,354 mi-7,430 mi
- 19/11/2008103,768 mi+14,414 mi
- 26/11/2009104,667 mi+899 mi
- 27/11/2009104,667 mi
- 18/11/2010105,216 mi+549 mi
- 16/12/2010105,353 mi+137 mi
- 27/03/2012106,357 mi+1,004 mi
- 28/03/2012106,357 mi
- 22/04/2013106,889 mi+532 mi
- 25/04/2013106,889 mi
- 11/03/2014107,317 mi+428 mi
- 04/03/2015107,765 mi+448 mi
- 05/03/2015107,765 mi
- 15/02/2016107,788 mi+23 mi
- 17/02/2016107,788 mi
- 30/01/2017121,897 mi+14,109 mi
- 07/02/2017122,111 mi+214 mi
- 09/02/2018131,782 mi+9,671 mi
Average of roughly 2,997 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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