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R281 FBU

1985 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,307 mi
Last recorded125,307 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 FBU
MakeRover
Model623
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 125,307 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 124,931 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 122,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 122,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 119,323 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 9 Oct 2009 118,592 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 128,173 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 113,066 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 111,508 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2007 106,861 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 106,861 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)

Fail 4 May 2006 102,395 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stone chip in nearside headlight lens

Pass 4 May 2006 102,395 miles

Stone chip in nearside headlight lens

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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R281 FBU is a 1985 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R281 FBU, 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 41 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R281 FBU registered?

R281 FBU is a 1985 Rover 623, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is R281 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R281 FBU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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