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R370 VMO

1998 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,669 mi
Last recorded121,669 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 VMO
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 121,669 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 118,520 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 118,520 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 113,508 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 113,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Slight play offside steering arm

Pass 8 Feb 2010 108,845 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 108,845 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front CV boots perished

Handbrake long

Pass 13 Feb 2009 101,802 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 98,675 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 92,949 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 92,949 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 81,343 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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R370 VMO is a 1998 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R370 VMO, 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

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What year was R370 VMO registered?

R370 VMO is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R370 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R370 VMO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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