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R351 WUY

1998 Rover 623

Silver Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,586 mi
Last recorded95,586 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 WUY
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 95,586 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 84,126 miles

2 of the 5 high level stoplights doesnt work

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

the nearside wing mirror glass is secured with tape

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2011 84,063 miles

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

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

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

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

2 of the 5 high level stoplights doesnt work

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

the nearside wing mirror glass is secured with tape

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2010 79,583 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

N/S/ MIRROR IS SECURED WITH TAPE

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN LOW

OIL LEAK

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO LIMIT

THE EXHUAST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

THE FRONT POSITION (SIDE)LIGHTS ARE DULL

THE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODED

Fail 29 Jul 2010 79,583 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

N/S/ MIRROR IS SECURED WITH TAPE

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN LOW

OIL LEAK

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO LIMIT

THE EXHUAST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

THE FRONT POSITION (SIDE)LIGHTS ARE DULL

THE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODED

Pass 3 Aug 2009 72,813 miles

advise osr brake dirt plate cover weak, crodded

Fail 3 Aug 2009 72,813 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise osr brake dirt plate cover weak, crodded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 66,144 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 59,335 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 52,813 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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R351 WUY is a 1998 Rover 623 in Silver 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 R351 WUY, 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 R351 WUY registered?

R351 WUY is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R351 WUY safe to buy?

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