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R568 YVC

1997 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,354 mi
Last recorded80,354 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 YVC
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 80,354 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 80,334 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 76,009 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,044 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 70,683 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 63,320 miles

front tyres low.

rear brake pipes covered in grease/dirt.

vehicle tested wet.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,651 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

covers fitted to outer sills

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

tested under wet conditions

Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,397 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edges

trims fitted to outer sills

Pass 27 Jun 2009 46,465 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 43,778 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 43,778 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 40,700 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 40,681 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 37,204 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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R568 YVC is a 1997 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R568 YVC, 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 R568 YVC registered?

R568 YVC is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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