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R146 CPP

1998 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,900 mi
Last recorded108,900 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 CPP
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 108,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

New brake pipes are poorly routed.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chips in the windscreen

n/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge & cracking

slight movement in the drivers seat

Fail 24 Mar 2011 108,896 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chips in the windscreen

n/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge & cracking

slight movement in the drivers seat

Pass 26 Mar 2010 105,382 miles

front to rear brakk pipes are corroded

slight movement in drivers seat

Fail 26 Mar 2010 105,382 miles

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

front to rear brakk pipes are corroded

slight movement in drivers seat

Fail 26 Mar 2009 97,433 miles

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

n/s/ front to rear brake pipe is corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2009 97,433 miles

n/s/ front to rear brake pipe is corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2008 84,658 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 84,312 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 73,266 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 73,266 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 63,361 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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R146 CPP is a 1998 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R146 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R146 CPP registered?

R146 CPP is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R146 CPP safe to buy?

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