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R434 GJW

1997 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,866 mi
Last recorded141,866 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 GJW
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 141,866 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 135,829 miles

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

excessive oil leak from oil filter droping onto the exhaust.

low efficiency on rear brakes.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 124,740 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 124,740 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 114,236 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 114,236 miles

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

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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R434 GJW is a 1997 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R434 GJW, 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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What year was R434 GJW registered?

R434 GJW is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R434 GJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R434 GJW shows 6 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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