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R552 KJT

1997 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,025 mi
Last recorded96,025 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 KJT
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 96,025 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 May 2023 96,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre piece (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 May 2022 93,431 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mount corroded of (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 90,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 90,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 85,830 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear suspension surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 84,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 84,056 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under side (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 84,056 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,673 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted obscuring sills

Pass 16 Jul 2015 83,016 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 82,537 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 81,587 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Reduced effort N/S Parking Brake

Sill covers fitted obscuring sills

Pass 18 Jul 2012 80,587 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,227 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2010 77,328 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 75,583 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear No. plate starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Jul 2008 73,536 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 70,736 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 679,636 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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R552 KJT is a 1997 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R552 KJT, 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 R552 KJT registered?

R552 KJT is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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