Yes, R297 AEV is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 February 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for R297 AEV?

The MOT for R297 AEV is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R297 AEV?

The recorded mileage for R297 AEV is 102,831 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R297 AEV ULEZ compliant?

No, R297 AEV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1997 Rover 618 1.9L Petrol · R297 AEV

R297 AEV

1997 Rover 618 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 102,831 miles. MOT valid until 24/10/2026. Taxed until 01/02/2027.

Make & Model: ROVER 618
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 24/10/2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01/02/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 102,831 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 24/10/2026

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/02/2027

Mileage: 102,831 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1850cc

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R297 AEV Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
102,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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R297 AEV Mileage History

17/10/2022102,260 mi
12/10/2023102,667 mi+407 mi
15/10/2024102,763 mi+96 mi
15/10/2024102,763 mi
14/10/2025102,831 mi+68 mi

Average of roughly 191 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R297 AEV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 21:09

MOT Analysis

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 1997 Rover 618 (R297 AEV) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 October 2025 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

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