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R698 CWW

1998 Rover 623

Gold Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,698 mi
Last recorded143,698 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 CWW
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 143,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 143,698 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 134,676 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 117,730 miles

various oil leaks from engine,oil filter leaking

Fail 21 Nov 2008

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

various oil leaks from engine,oil filter leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2007 93,931 miles

O/s headlight glass cracked.

O/s indicator repeater loose.

Very littlr reserve travel on hand brake.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R698 CWW is a 1998 Rover 623 in Gold with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R698 CWW, 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 R698 CWW registered?

R698 CWW is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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