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R266 NCH

1997 Rover 623

Black Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

104,817 mi
Last recorded104,817 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 NCH
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2006 104,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R266 NCH is a 1997 Rover 623 in Black with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 R266 NCH, 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 R266 NCH registered?

R266 NCH is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R266 NCH safe to buy?

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