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R788 MOJ

1998 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,556 mi
Last recorded79,556 miles
Recorded on10 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 MOJ
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2009 79,556 miles
Fail 10 May 2009 79,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 73,708 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 73,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 61,671 miles

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

one bulb not working in high level brake lamp

Pass 30 Mar 2006 58,571 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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R788 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R788 MOJ, 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 R788 MOJ registered?

R788 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R788 MOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R788 MOJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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