Rover 618

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 548 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

72%

Total Tests

548

Highest Pass Rate

1999 (78%)

Years Covered

About the Rover 618

The Rover 618 was MOT tested 548 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (1996 to 1999), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1999 model has the highest pass rate at 78% from 300 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 70%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

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.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1797cc)

£1,631

Road Tax

£375

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£2,561

Per month£213/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1999 details

How reliable is the Rover 618?

vs average of all models-10% (82% avg)

vs Rover brand average-2% (74% avg)

Best to worst year spread8 percentage points

Rover 618 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
1999	78%	300	88,092 mi
1998	82%	79	110,573 mi
1997	70%	135	111,827 mi
1996	56%	34	102,492 mi

Questions about the Rover 618

Is the Rover 618 reliable?

Across its 4 model years in our data (1996 to 1999), the Rover 618 averages a 72% MOT pass rate, from 548 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1999 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 78%.

Which year Rover 618 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1999 Rover 618 has the highest MOT pass rate at 78%, while the 1997 model has the lowest at 70%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.