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R127 PFR

1998 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,295 mi
Last recorded76,295 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 PFR
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 76,295 miles

a smell of petrol from vehicle

Fail 2 Aug 2008 76,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

a smell of petrol from vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2007 71,996 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 71,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Jun 2006 71,403 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 71,403 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

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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R127 PFR is a 1998 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R127 PFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R127 PFR registered?

R127 PFR is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R127 PFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 PFR shows 6 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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