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R544 GFG

1997 Rover 623

Silver Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,586 mi
Last recorded76,586 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 GFG
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,586 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 75,131 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 75,131 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 72,421 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 72,421 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,903 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 67,188 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 63,619 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 63,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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R544 GFG is a 1997 Rover 623 in Silver with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R544 GFG, 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 R544 GFG registered?

R544 GFG is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R544 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R544 GFG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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