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R479 HBR

1997 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

194,890 mi
Last recorded194,890 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 HBR
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 194,890 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 189,610 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 184,787 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 180,285 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 175,420 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 175,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 167,786 miles

n/s/r back plate badley corroded.

Fail 17 Dec 2007 158,866 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 158,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 150,988 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 138,641 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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R479 HBR is a 1997 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R479 HBR, 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 R479 HBR registered?

R479 HBR is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R479 HBR safe to buy?

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