MOT Status
Mileage
60,289 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
outer cv gaitors cracked †cracks in o/s/r tyre †exhaust system started to corrode †battry insecure †rear back plates corroded †ferrules on front and rear hoses started to corrode †rear brake pipes started to corrode †hand brake lever near no reseve
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
O/S AND N/S AND FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. †REAR CHASSIS/SUSPENSION CORRODED. †
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
UNABLE TO FULLY ASCERTAIN CONDITION OF SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS/THICK CARPETS. †EXHAUST CORRODED. †
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R437 OES is a 1997 Rover 623 in Black with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 R437 OES, 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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R437 OES is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R437 OES safe to buy?
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