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R225 RFR

1998 Rover 623

Silver Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,891 mi
Last recorded76,891 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 RFR
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 76,891 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 76,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 71,410 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn

heater control valve damp with antifreeze

rear brake pads 1/2 worn

Pass 26 Mar 2007 65,605 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 65,605 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 59,454 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 59,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R225 RFR is a 1998 Rover 623 in Silver with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R225 RFR, 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

How do I check the history of R225 RFR?

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What year was R225 RFR registered?

R225 RFR is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R225 RFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 RFR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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