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R138 FJW

1997 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,700 mi
Last recorded97,700 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 FJW
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2010 97,700 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 94,181 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 90,364 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 85,635 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 78,982 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 71,782 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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R138 FJW is a 1997 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R138 FJW, 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

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What year was R138 FJW registered?

R138 FJW is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R138 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 FJW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R138 FJW have outstanding finance?

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