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R338 JBB

1998 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,335 mi
Last recorded117,335 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 JBB
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 117,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 113,971 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 113,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 110,285 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 106,523 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 102,201 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 95,433 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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R338 JBB is a 1998 Rover 623 in Red 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 R338 JBB, 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 R338 JBB registered?

R338 JBB is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R338 JBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R338 JBB 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.

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