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R442 ADA

1997 Rover 623

White Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,479 mi
Last recorded122,479 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 ADA
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 122,479 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 122,479 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 114,863 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 114,863 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 105,761 miles

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

bulbs out in centre brake light

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Mar 2006 95,927 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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R442 ADA is a 1997 Rover 623 in White 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 R442 ADA, 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 R442 ADA registered?

R442 ADA is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R442 ADA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R442 ADA 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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