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R529 BRW

1998 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,699 mi
Last recorded124,699 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 BRW
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 124,699 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 124,699 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 120,198 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 115,461 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 110,003 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 105,916 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 97,078 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 85,907 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 76,094 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight damage on o/s headlamp

Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,541 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 56,113 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,940 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 39,875 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 39,875 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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R529 BRW is a 1998 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R529 BRW, 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 R529 BRW registered?

R529 BRW is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R529 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 BRW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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