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R288 XOF

1998 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,453 mi
Last recorded115,453 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 XOF
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 115,453 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 103,840 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 92,664 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 83,409 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 77,039 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 69,845 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 69,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R288 XOF is a 1998 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R288 XOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R288 XOF?

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What year was R288 XOF registered?

R288 XOF is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R288 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R288 XOF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R288 XOF have outstanding finance?

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