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R683 BAR

1998 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,589 mi
Last recorded62,589 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 BAR
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 62,589 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded & pitted

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges; radial cracks in rear tyres

plastic trim covering outer sills

rear silencer leaking slightly/repaired with paste

Fail 2 May 2012 62,588 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded & pitted

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges; radial cracks in rear tyres

plastic trim covering outer sills

rear silencer leaking slightly/repaired with paste

Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,293 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 55,082 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 52,209 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,209 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 49,513 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,522 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of age cracking,seek advice on replacement.

Fail 30 Mar 2007 46,522 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of age cracking,seek advice on replacement.

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 43,403 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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R683 BAR is a 1998 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R683 BAR, 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 R683 BAR registered?

R683 BAR is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R683 BAR safe to buy?

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