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R436 XOF

1998 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,635 mi
Last recorded38,635 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 XOF
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 38,635 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 38,510 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 37,220 miles

Exhaust system condition poor

Fail 7 Oct 2024 37,220 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust system condition poor

Pass 22 Feb 2022 36,993 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 36,860 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 36,788 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 36,316 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 35,313 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,575 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 32,838 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 31,691 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 29,750 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,332 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,625 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,667 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,449 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,087 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 19,825 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 16,583 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2005 12,483 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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R436 XOF is a 1998 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R436 XOF, 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 R436 XOF registered?

R436 XOF is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R436 XOF safe to buy?

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