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R291 VRX

1998 Rover 623

Gold Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,394 mi
Last recorded77,394 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 VRX
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 77,394 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 77,393 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 72,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres thin on edges

vehicle becoming deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2011 72,663 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres thin on edges

vehicle becoming deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2010 68,650 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 68,647 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 63,353 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 56,704 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 50,233 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 44,765 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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R291 VRX is a 1998 Rover 623 in Gold with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R291 VRX, 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 R291 VRX registered?

R291 VRX is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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