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R441 BON

1998 Rover 623

Gold Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,859 mi
Last recorded141,859 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 BON
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 141,859 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 141,859 miles

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

Offside Front backing plate & n s r corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2015 137,702 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 137,702 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 133,638 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 128,482 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 122,074 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 122,074 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 116,339 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 116,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2010 111,962 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 107,995 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 104,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2007 101,094 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 95,763 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 90,745 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 90,745 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R441 BON is a 1998 Rover 623 in Gold with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R441 BON, 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 R441 BON registered?

R441 BON is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R441 BON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R441 BON shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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