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R196 XOF

1998 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,621 mi
Last recorded94,621 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 XOF
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 94,621 miles

High level brake light centre bulb out

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2011 94,621 miles

High level brake light centre bulb out

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight engine oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 77,782 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 76,209 miles

outer cv gators are perished

Pass 29 Jan 2009 72,704 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 72,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 69,256 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 69,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

off side wiper blade worn; slight oil/coolant leak back of engine; front brakes slight bind

Pass 19 Jan 2007 65,864 miles

Off side rear tyre is perished †Rear tyres are misshaped †Near side rear brake readings are low and rears are not working together

Pass 10 Feb 2006 62,829 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 62,829 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R196 XOF is a 1998 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R196 XOF, 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 R196 XOF registered?

R196 XOF is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R196 XOF safe to buy?

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