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R586 YVC

1997 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,019 mi
Last recorded138,019 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 YVC
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 138,019 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both fron tyres worn off on edges of tread

both rear brake discs splash shields corroded

front discs corroded and worn

nearside front door mirror glass broken

nearside rear tyre walls damaged

offside front tyre walls damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2013 138,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both fron tyres worn off on edges of tread

both rear brake discs splash shields corroded

front discs corroded and worn

nearside front door mirror glass broken

nearside rear tyre walls damaged

offside front tyre walls damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2012 133,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres have side wall damage

high level stop lamp has segment not working

nearside door mirror glass broken

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

Fail 2 Feb 2012 133,819 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres have side wall damage

high level stop lamp has segment not working

nearside door mirror glass broken

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

Pass 21 Jan 2011 129,702 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 121,772 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine tie bar top bush breaking up

Fail 15 Jan 2010 121,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine tie bar top bush breaking up

Pass 3 Feb 2009 117,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 114,017 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 113,100 miles

Front 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 19 Jan 2006 109,278 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 109,274 miles

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

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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R586 YVC is a 1997 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R586 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 R586 YVC registered?

R586 YVC is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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