1997 Rover 618 1.9L Petrol · R221 BNH
1997 Rover 618 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 154,712 miles. MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 618
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R221 BNH Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 154,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R221 BNH Mileage History
- 10/10/200597,515 mi
- 17/10/2006100,378 mi+2,863 mi
- 15/10/2007104,077 mi+3,699 mi
- 16/10/2007104,080 mi+3 mi
- 09/10/2008107,118 mi+3,038 mi
- 29/09/2009111,844 mi+4,726 mi
- 29/09/2009111,844 mi
- 18/10/2010115,365 mi+3,521 mi
- 06/10/2011118,942 mi+3,577 mi
- 15/10/2012123,550 mi+4,608 mi
- 09/10/2013127,450 mi+3,900 mi
- 07/10/2014131,562 mi+4,112 mi
- 05/10/2015134,920 mi+3,358 mi
- 28/09/2016138,480 mi+3,560 mi
- 28/09/2017142,042 mi+3,562 mi
- 16/10/2018143,368 mi+1,326 mi
- 10/10/2019144,974 mi+1,606 mi
- 20/10/2020146,175 mi+1,201 mi
- 12/10/2021147,687 mi+1,512 mi
- 18/10/2022149,808 mi+2,121 mi
- 23/10/2023152,147 mi+2,339 mi
- 16/10/2024153,175 mi+1,028 mi
- 09/10/2025154,712 mi+1,537 mi
Average of roughly 2,860 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
R221 BNH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 618 (R221 BNH) between October 2005 and October 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
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