Is the Rover 618 reliable?

The Rover 618 has an average MOT pass rate of 72% across 4 years, based on 548 tests in 2026. That's 10 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 1998 with a 82% pass rate.

Which year Rover 618 is best?

The 1998 Rover 618 has the highest MOT pass rate at 82%, while the 1996 model has the lowest at 56%. There's a 26 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Rover 618

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 548 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

72%

Total Tests

548

Best Year

1998 (82%)

Years Covered

About the Rover 618

The Rover 618 has been tested 548 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (1996 to 1999), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 1998 model is the most reliable with a 82% pass rate from 79 tests. The 1996 model has the lowest at 56%. With a 26 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Reliability Trend

Newer ROVER 618s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 10 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 102,492 miles, while the newest (1999) averages 88,092 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.