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R601 DGN

1998 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,642 mi
Last recorded80,642 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 DGN
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,642 miles

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

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

difficulty passing emission test

Fail 21 Jul 2014 80,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

difficulty passing emission test

Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,205 miles

difficulty passing emission test

Fail 18 Jul 2013 79,205 miles

difficulty passing emission test

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 77,767 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 77,767 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 76,242 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 74,815 miles

change rear tyre a.s.a.p.

rear tyres cracking on outer side wall

Fail 23 Jul 2009 72,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres outer side walls perishing

handbrake performance 16%

Pass 23 Jul 2009 72,891 miles

both rear tyres outer side walls perishing

handbrake performance 16%

Pass 26 Jul 2008 71,107 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 69,078 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 66,419 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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R601 DGN is a 1998 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R601 DGN, 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 R601 DGN registered?

R601 DGN is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R601 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 DGN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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