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R270 MFJ

1998 Rover 623

Gold Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,043 mi
Last recorded65,043 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 MFJ
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,043 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 55,290 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 47,620 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,717 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 44,901 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,901 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,857 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 43,120 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,120 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 41,974 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 40,440 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 39,374 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 38,283 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 38,283 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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R270 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 623 in Gold with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R270 MFJ, 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 R270 MFJ registered?

R270 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R270 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R270 MFJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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