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R217 GRF

1998 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,158 mi
Last recorded149,158 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 GRF
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 149,158 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 149,158 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 142,911 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear pads low

Pass 16 Jul 2008 137,211 miles

n/s/r trailing arm bush worn

play in n/s/f upper ball joint

Fail 15 Jul 2008 137,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r trailing arm bush worn

play in n/s/f upper ball joint

Pass 4 Jul 2007 130,424 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 130,422 miles

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

Cracking and perishing and sidewall damage to both rear tyres

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/F tyre is getting low on inside edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Plastic outer sill covers missing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight coolant leak

Pass 26 Jun 2006 122,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel

headlight aims low

plastic sill covers fitted

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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R217 GRF is a 1998 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R217 GRF, 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.

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What year was R217 GRF registered?

R217 GRF is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R217 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R217 GRF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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