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R202 SHN

1997 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,206 mi
Last recorded59,206 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 SHN
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 59,206 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,155 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,537 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 50,517 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,402 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 49,396 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 48,308 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 48,308 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake flexi hoses corroded slightly

recommend handbrake adjustment

Pass 19 Jun 2006 46,560 miles

advise all rear suspension bushes slightly deterioted

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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R202 SHN is a 1997 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R202 SHN, 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.

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What year was R202 SHN registered?

R202 SHN is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R202 SHN safe to buy?

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