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R709 XOC

1998 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,341 mi
Last recorded115,341 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 XOC
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 115,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f door mirror missing

Pass 21 Sep 2010 107,049 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 98,128 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 98,128 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 89,117 miles

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

both front tyres slightly low on tread

Fail 26 Sep 2008 89,117 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly low on tread

Pass 27 Sep 2007 79,956 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 70,393 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 70,393 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R709 XOC is a 1998 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,259cc 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 R709 XOC, 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 R709 XOC registered?

R709 XOC is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R709 XOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R709 XOC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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