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R601 DNP

1997 Rover 623

Grey Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,381 mi
Last recorded49,381 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 DNP
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2019 49,381 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 48,418 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 48,418 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 47,467 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 47,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 46,151 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 45,112 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,902 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 43,902 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,048 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 40,265 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,734 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked / perished & tread low

Fail 15 Jun 2011 38,734 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked / perished & tread low

Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,914 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,035 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,478 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 30,670 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 27,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 27,718 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 24,674 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 24,674 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2005 24,674 miles

Parking 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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R601 DNP is a 1997 Rover 623 in Grey with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R601 DNP, 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 R601 DNP registered?

R601 DNP is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R601 DNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 DNP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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