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R381 VLK

1998 Rover 623

Black Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,758 mi
Last recorded142,758 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 VLK
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 142,758 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2008 142,758 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2007 115,407 miles

Advise----- bulbs out high level stop light.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 197,650 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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R381 VLK is a 1998 Rover 623 in Black with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R381 VLK, 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 R381 VLK registered?

R381 VLK is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R381 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R381 VLK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R381 VLK have outstanding finance?

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