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R547 CBM

1997 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,850 mi
Last recorded79,850 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 CBM
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 79,850 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 117,427 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 112,037 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 112,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R547 CBM is a 1997 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R547 CBM, 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 R547 CBM registered?

R547 CBM is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R547 CBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R547 CBM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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