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R63 BCA

1997 Rover 623

Black Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,768 mi
Last recorded127,768 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 BCA
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 127,768 miles

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

small cracks on front number plate

Fail 21 Aug 2009 127,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

h/brake little reserved travel

small cracks on front number plate

some pitting on rear brake discs inner surfaces

Pass 9 Sep 2008 117,287 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 117,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 111,530 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 111,530 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front number plate cracked

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

Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in N/S steering arm joint

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 98,896 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 98,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 93,769 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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R63 BCA is a 1997 Rover 623 in Black with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R63 BCA, 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 BCA registered?

R63 BCA is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R63 BCA safe to buy?

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