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R737 CGT

1998 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,056 mi
Last recorded137,056 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 CGT
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 137,056 miles

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

o/s/f door slight insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2012 137,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 134,295 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 134,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 133,146 miles

Rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 15 Jul 2010 133,135 miles

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

Rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 6 Apr 2009 132,230 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 132,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 125,119 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 112,054 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake requires adjusting

Pass 1 Feb 2006 101,715 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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R737 CGT is a 1998 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R737 CGT, 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 R737 CGT registered?

R737 CGT is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R737 CGT safe to buy?

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