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R677 CBM

1997 Rover 623

Black Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,222 mi
Last recorded78,222 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 CBM
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 78,222 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 78,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 71,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 68,438 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 68,704 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 68,704 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 63,952 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 61,538 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 57,735 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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R677 CBM 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 77.8%.

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 R677 CBM, 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 R677 CBM registered?

R677 CBM is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is R677 CBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R677 CBM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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