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R233 WOM

1998 Rover 623

Grey Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,854 mi
Last recorded100,854 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 WOM
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 100,854 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 100,854 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 94,785 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 88,345 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 82,106 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 77,424 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 73,272 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 65,801 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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R233 WOM is a 1998 Rover 623 in Grey with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R233 WOM, 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 R233 WOM registered?

R233 WOM is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R233 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R233 WOM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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