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R720 NRX

1997 Rover 623

Gold Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,872 mi
Last recorded58,872 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 NRX
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 58,872 miles

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

windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view of road

Fail 15 Feb 2013 58,867 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 48,636 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside front and offside front discs are slightly worn

nearside front and offside front steering arms have slight play in them

Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,734 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 42,990 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 40,157 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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R720 NRX is a 1997 Rover 623 in Gold with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R720 NRX, 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 R720 NRX registered?

R720 NRX is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R720 NRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R720 NRX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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