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R425 VBY

1997 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

103,619 mi
Last recorded103,619 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 VBY
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 103,619 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 103,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 100,910 miles

Offside headlamp cracked

Fail 9 Aug 2019 100,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2018 96,555 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Evidence of coolant loss - possible radiator

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass is holed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 96,555 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Evidence of coolant loss - possible radiator

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass is holed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 93,087 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mirror cover is missing

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 93,056 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Indicator/light cover broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% Incorrectly fitted light unit (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Mirror cover is missing

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 91,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 91,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 89,990 miles

Oil level is between minimum and maximum

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 89,990 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil level is between minimum and maximum

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 88,281 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery clamp loose

Pass 7 Aug 2013 87,506 miles

Off side fronr door mirror cover is missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Small oil leak around Oil filter area

Small oil leak to engine sump gasket

Fail 1 Aug 2013 87,505 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Off side fronr door mirror cover is missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Small oil leak around Oil filter area

Small oil leak to engine sump gasket

Pass 9 Aug 2012 86,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

battery insecure

rear bumper damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2012 86,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

battery insecure

rear bumper damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,821 miles

Air freshener hanging from interior mirror

Nail in near side rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight damage to rear bumper

Very small oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Aug 2010 84,937 miles

Nail in Near side rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 84,937 miles

Nail in Near side rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2009 80,708 miles

Nail in near side rear tyre tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 80,707 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in near side rear tyre tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 71,750 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 62,460 miles

Both rear doors very stiff to open

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 62,460 miles

Both rear doors very stiff to open

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 60,490 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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R425 VBY is a 1997 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R425 VBY, 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.

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R425 VBY is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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