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B8 EGW

1999 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,427 mi
Last recorded98,427 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover 62379,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 EGW
MakeRover
Model623
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 98,427 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 98,427 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 94,633 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 91,957 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 91,957 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 89,982 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 87,683 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 87,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 83,451 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 83,361 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 79,965 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 79,962 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,957 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 75,575 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 70,959 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 65,046 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 59,375 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 623?

Based on 34,804 MOT tests across 5,475 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
4,621
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
5,475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,216
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,159
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,228
Stop lamp not working 1,886
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B8 EGW is a 1999 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 79,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 623 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 EGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 623 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B8 EGW registered?

B8 EGW is a 1999 Rover 623, first registered on 7 June 1999.

Is B8 EGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 EGW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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