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R26 FOK

1997 Rover 623

Grey Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,741 mi
Last recorded122,741 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 FOK
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2012 122,741 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 118,350 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 118,348 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 114,574 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 114,514 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 110,954 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 110,951 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 107,703 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 107,703 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 104,135 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 97,683 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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R26 FOK is a 1997 Rover 623 in Grey with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R26 FOK, 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 R26 FOK registered?

R26 FOK is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R26 FOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 FOK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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