MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Rover 623?
Based on 34,804 MOT tests across 5,475 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R279 TRD is a 1998 Rover 623 in Black with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R279 TRD, 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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How do I check the history of R279 TRD?
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What year was R279 TRD registered?
R279 TRD is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 27 April 1998.
Is R279 TRD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R279 TRD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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