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R731 NKV

1998 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,886 mi
Last recorded92,886 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 NKV
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2009 92,886 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 92,886 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 87,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 80,004 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 72,512 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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R731 NKV is a 1998 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R731 NKV, 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 R731 NKV registered?

R731 NKV is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R731 NKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R731 NKV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R731 NKV have outstanding finance?

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