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G5 AUG

1998 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

69,031 mi
Last recorded69,031 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 AUG
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 69,031 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 67,560 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 66,490 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 65,607 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 64,484 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 61,712 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 61,715 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 59,052 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 54,501 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 54,501 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 49,826 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,766 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 41,402 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,957 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,909 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,509 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,969 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 32,969 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,333 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 29,516 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,584 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,175 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,497 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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G5 AUG is a 1998 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1998 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 93,923 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 G5 AUG, 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 28 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G5 AUG registered?

G5 AUG is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is G5 AUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 AUG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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