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R600 DRW

1998 Rover 623

Black Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,626 mi
Last recorded174,626 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR600 DRW
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 174,626 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

Offside front inner c.v gaiter split

Pass 13 Jul 2009 171,016 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 171,015 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 66,888 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 166,869 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 166,849 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 161,708 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 154,552 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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R600 DRW is a 1998 Rover 623 in Black with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 93,923 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R600 DRW, 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 28 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R600 DRW registered?

R600 DRW is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R600 DRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R600 DRW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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