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R58 LPG

1997 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,152 mi
Last recorded37,152 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 LPG
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 37,152 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 36,136 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 35,602 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 35,602 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 34,762 miles

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

n/s/r parking brake sticks on slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2012 33,471 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 31,317 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,470 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 27,261 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,080 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 28,075 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 23,914 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 21,006 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 21,006 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R58 LPG is a 1997 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,259cc 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 R58 LPG, 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 R58 LPG registered?

R58 LPG is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R58 LPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R58 LPG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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