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R345 STA

1997 Rover 623

White Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,717 mi
Last recorded93,717 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 STA
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 93,717 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 93,712 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 89,795 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 86,164 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 82,173 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 82,173 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 175,395 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 68,343 miles

high level stop light not 100% working

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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R345 STA is a 1997 Rover 623 in White with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 95,906 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 R345 STA, 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 29 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R345 STA registered?

R345 STA is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R345 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R345 STA 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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