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R633 NKV

1998 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,241 mi
Last recorded207,241 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 NKV
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 207,241 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear arches corroded.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 207,152 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear arches corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 192,389 miles

Driver window doesn't open

Fail 2 Jun 2014 192,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Driver window doesn't open

Pass 18 Jun 2013 178,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes coated with paint

cover over both outer sills obscuring some components

Fail 7 Jun 2013 178,738 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes coated with paint

cover over both outer sills obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 170,970 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 167,703 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 167,238 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 162,149 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jun 2009 153,439 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 144,312 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 144,312 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 134,966 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 123,449 miles

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

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

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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R633 NKV is a 1998 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R633 NKV, 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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R633 NKV is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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