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R524 LKX

1997 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,767 mi
Last recorded139,767 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 LKX
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 139,767 miles

2 x high level brake light bulbs not working

Baffles loose in rear exhaust box

Child seat fitted to NSR - adult belt not checked

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

High level brake light slightly loose

NS headlight damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSF electric window faulty

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear reg.plate starting to delaminate

Rear seat belts retract slowly

Fail 25 Sep 2009 139,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

2 x high level brake light bulbs not working

Baffles loose in rear exhaust box

Child seat fitted to NSR - adult belt not checked

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

High level brake light slightly loose

NS headlight damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSF electric window faulty

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear reg.plate starting to delaminate

Rear seat belts retract slowly

Pass 23 Sep 2008 132,534 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 124,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front indicators turning white

hole in n/s/f head light

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2007 124,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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R524 LKX is a 1997 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R524 LKX, 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 R524 LKX registered?

R524 LKX is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R524 LKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 LKX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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