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
4
How reliable is the Rover 618?
Rover 618 by Year
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About the Rover 618
The Rover 618 has been tested 548 times in 2024 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.
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