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JAZ 8293

1997 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,535 mi
Last recorded178,535 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 8293
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2007 178,535 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2007 178,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2006 171,783 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 171,783 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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JAZ 8293 is a 1997 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 95,906 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JAZ 8293, 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 29 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JAZ 8293?

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What year was JAZ 8293 registered?

JAZ 8293 is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is JAZ 8293 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 8293 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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