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R668 NKV

1998 Rover 623

Grey Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,366 mi
Last recorded160,366 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 NKV
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 160,366 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil filter leaking

Pass 15 Dec 2010 147,038 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

chip in o/s windscreen

o/s/r brake disc worn and corroded but not affecting efficientcy

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 145,691 miles

Front engine mount bush split causing movement but not effecting steering or braking.

o/s/r wheel has irregular bind

Fail 19 Nov 2009 145,691 miles

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

Front engine mount bush split causing movement but not effecting steering or braking.

o/s/r wheel has irregular bind

Pass 13 Nov 2008 143,175 miles

n/s front to rear brake pip corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2008 143,168 miles

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

n/s front to rear brake pip corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2007 139,546 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 139,544 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 135,948 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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R668 NKV is a 1998 Rover 623 in Grey with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R668 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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What year was R668 NKV registered?

R668 NKV is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R668 NKV safe to buy?

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