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R541 XEW

1997 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,721 mi
Last recorded137,721 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 XEW
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 137,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 137,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 135,172 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 134,261 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 130,884 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 128,478 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 128,478 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 124,660 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 119,648 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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R541 XEW is a 1997 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 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 R541 XEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R541 XEW registered?

R541 XEW is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R541 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R541 XEW 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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