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R114 EOL

1998 Rover 623

White Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,038 mi
Last recorded87,038 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 EOL
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 87,038 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 87,031 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 86,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2014 86,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 86,937 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 86,508 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 81,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2011 76,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on engine

Fail 17 May 2011 76,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak on engine

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 70,877 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 64,928 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 59,874 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 53,807 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 50,013 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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R114 EOL is a 1998 Rover 623 in White with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R114 EOL, 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 R114 EOL registered?

R114 EOL is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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