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R464 WGX

1998 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,493 mi
Last recorded88,493 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 WGX
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 88,493 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 87,105 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2011 87,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 86,937 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 83,490 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 79,668 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 75,085 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 72,008 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 68,711 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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R464 WGX is a 1998 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R464 WGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R464 WGX registered?

R464 WGX is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R464 WGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R464 WGX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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