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R279 CGP

1997 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,484 mi
Last recorded81,484 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 CGP
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 81,484 miles

Centre stop light has only one bulb working.

Offside and nearside c.v. boots perished.

Offside rear tyre low.

Oil level on min.

Fail 22 Oct 2007 81,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre stop light has only one bulb working.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside and nearside c.v. boots perished.

Offside rear tyre low.

Oil level on min.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 74,957 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 74,957 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 69,041 miles

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

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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R279 CGP is a 1997 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R279 CGP, 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 R279 CGP registered?

R279 CGP is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R279 CGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 CGP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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