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R755 UOJ

1998 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,906 mi
Last recorded75,906 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 UOJ
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,906 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured + offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,176 miles

cracking on nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2015 75,172 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

cracking on nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2014 74,515 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,235 miles

srs lamp lit

Fail 18 Mar 2013 73,235 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

srs lamp lit

Pass 15 Mar 2012 122,064 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 122,064 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 71,030 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 71,030 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,462 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 67,926 miles

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

both rear and n/s front tyre walls cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2009 67,926 miles

both rear and n/s front tyre walls cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2008 66,556 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 65,011 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 63,433 miles

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

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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R755 UOJ is a 1998 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R755 UOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R755 UOJ?

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What year was R755 UOJ registered?

R755 UOJ is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R755 UOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R755 UOJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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