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R63 AAB

1997 Rover 623

Grey Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,970 mi
Last recorded47,970 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 AAB
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,970 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 47,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,998 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,161 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 43,137 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,169 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 41,114 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 38,559 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 35,505 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 35,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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R63 AAB is a 1997 Rover 623 in Grey with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R63 AAB, 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 R63 AAB registered?

R63 AAB is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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