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R118 CPP

1998 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

146,848 mi
Last recorded146,848 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 CPP
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 146,848 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s off/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 146,848 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s off/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 145,447 miles

Corrosion to vehicle within prescribed areas

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 144,211 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 144,211 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 140,667 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner and outer wings

Pass 24 May 2020 139,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 135,611 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 135,610 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 130,713 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 125,202 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 125,199 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 119,199 miles

both number plates grotty

Fail 12 May 2016 119,196 miles

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

both number plates grotty

Pass 7 May 2015 113,543 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 113,543 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 May 2014 107,333 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 107,333 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 100,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2013 100,203 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2012 93,207 miles

front number plate grotty

Fail 15 May 2012 93,205 miles

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

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

front number plate grotty

Pass 10 May 2011 86,717 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 80,102 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 72,941 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2008 68,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2007 62,498 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 57,610 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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R118 CPP is a 1998 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R118 CPP, 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 R118 CPP registered?

R118 CPP is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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