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R769 TLU

1997 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,190 mi
Last recorded179,190 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 TLU
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 179,190 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Feb 2011 178,189 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 163,781 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 147,750 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 134,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 121,646 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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R769 TLU is a 1997 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R769 TLU, 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 R769 TLU registered?

R769 TLU is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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