What year Rover 618 I is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1998 Rover 618 I has the highest pass rate at 0.2%, out of 249 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Rover 618 I MOT failures?

The most common Rover 618 I MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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1,057 vehicles · MOT data 1996–1998 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

1998

0.2% first-test pass rate · 249 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1996

0.0% first-test pass rate · 343 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1998	0.2%	171,273 mi	249
1997	0.2%	134,297 mi	465
1996	0.0%	—	343

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