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R84 WWL

1997 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

111,702 mi
Last recorded111,702 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 WWL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 111,702 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 107,229 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre/rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 107,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 106,921 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 106,707 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 106,402 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 105,916 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 105,200 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 104,290 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 103,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2015 102,266 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 101,113 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 99,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 99,887 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 89,596 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 89,596 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 97,007 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 97,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 95,279 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 95,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 93,368 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 91,166 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 89,007 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 86,325 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 86,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 83,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 618?

Based on 114,474 MOT tests across 14,862 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,486
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,477
constant velocity joint gaiter split 11,974
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,324
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,983
Stop lamp not working 6,593
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R84 WWL is a 1997 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1997 Rover 618 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 100,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 618 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 14,477 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R84 WWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 618 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 618 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R84 WWL registered?

R84 WWL is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R84 WWL safe to buy?

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