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R670 XKK

1997 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,334 mi
Last recorded92,334 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 XKK
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 92,334 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 92,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2020 76,497 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 62,234 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 62,234 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 48,066 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 37,940 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 37,940 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 36,221 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 27,619 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 27,551 miles

Front & rear discs rusty

O/S rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Oct 2013 27,551 miles

Front & rear discs rusty

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Nov 2012 24,956 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 24,942 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

srs warning light on

Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,615 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 16,602 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 16,458 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,049 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 15,259 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 14,489 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 13,852 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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R670 XKK is a 1997 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 R670 XKK, 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 R670 XKK registered?

R670 XKK is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R670 XKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R670 XKK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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