Rover 618
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,850 cc
S97 UBLMOT history
S97 UBL is a silver petrol Rover 618 first used on 1 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,193 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 85,193 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,189 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S97 UBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 618
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,850 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S97 UBL was last recorded at 85,193 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 85,076 miles · 14 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 117 miles
- Average per year
- 2,189 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 85,193 miles
- 2024 – 85,076 miles
- 2023 – 84,769 miles
- 2022 – 84,518 miles
- 2021 – 84,223 miles
- 2020 – 82,654 miles
- 2019 – 81,453 miles
- 2018 – 79,676 miles
- 2017 – 78,235 miles
- 2016 – 75,195 miles
- 2015 – 72,795 miles
- 2014 – 70,017 miles
- 2013 – 65,874 miles
- 2012 – 62,737 miles
- 2011 – 60,309 miles
- 2010 – 57,444 miles
- 2009 – 55,043 miles
- 2008 – 51,479 miles
- 2007 – 48,302 miles
- 2006 – 44,700 miles
- 2005 – 41,521 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,193 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle/components
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,193 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 85,193 miles
- Test number
- 587025533891
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle/components
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail85,193 miles (+117)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,193 miles
- Test number
- 308845577782
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle/components
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass85,076 miles5 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 85,076 miles
- Test number
- 470218300229
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail85,076 miles (+307)2 major5 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,076 miles
- Test number
- 645071696042
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass84,769 miles (+251)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 84,769 miles
- Test number
- 132142016950
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front & both rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
Pass84,518 miles (+295)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 84,518 miles
- Test number
- 987526014578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,223 miles (+1,569)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 84,223 miles
- Test number
- 253715669057
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryHand brake high
Pass82,654 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 82,654 miles
- Test number
- 689334739631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,654 miles (+1,201)1 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,654 miles
- Test number
- 515761646092
- DangerousOffside Front Brake lining(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass81,453 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 81,453 miles
- Test number
- 406688530271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,451 miles (+1,775)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,451 miles
- Test number
- 623835683499
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass79,676 miles (+1,441)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 79,676 miles
- Test number
- 367670564738
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,235 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 78,235 miles
- Test number
- 597196091991
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail78,235 miles (+3,040)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,235 miles
- Test number
- 917096273435
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded and holed mid section also badly corroded (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass75,195 miles (+2,400)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 75,195 miles
- Test number
- 958051035916
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass72,795 miles (+2,778)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 72,795 miles
- Test number
- 702911620518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,017 miles (+4,143)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 70,017 miles
- Test number
- 577201334358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,874 miles (+3,137)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 65,874 miles
- Test number
- 626309133346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,737 miles (+2,428)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 62,737 miles
- Test number
- 215422342333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,309 miles (+2,865)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 60,309 miles
- Test number
- 849966431387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,444 miles (+2,401)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 57,444 miles
- Test number
- 484529320443
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass55,043 miles (+3,564)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 55,043 miles
- Test number
- 991194549351
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass51,479 miles (+3,177)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 51,479 miles
- Test number
- 443238738479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,302 miles (+3,602)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 48,302 miles
- Test number
- 521819537386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,700 miles (+3,179)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 44,700 miles
- Test number
- 354285736311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,521 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 41,521 miles
- Test number
- 322881045353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S97 UBL
- Does S97 UBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S97 UBL is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S97 UBL?
- The MOT on S97 UBL is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S97 UBL done?
- S97 UBL was recorded at 85,193 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 2,189 miles a year.
- Has S97 UBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S97 UBL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on S97 UBL ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on S97 UBL find?
- S97 UBL passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all upper and lower arms; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all, and 3 more.
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