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R780 AYA

1998 Rover 623

Gold Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,524 mi
Last recorded79,524 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 AYA
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 79,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake disks slightly worn

presented with a mix of steel and alloy wheels

Fail 14 May 2013 79,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake disks slightly worn

presented with a mix of steel and alloy wheels

Pass 15 May 2012 71,390 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,680 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 9 Jun 2011 69,680 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,569 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 65,687 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,791 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 29 Apr 2008 60,791 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 Mar 2007 53,118 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 46,974 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 46,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R780 AYA is a 1998 Rover 623 in Gold with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R780 AYA, 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 R780 AYA registered?

R780 AYA is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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