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R796 NOJ

1997 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,922 mi
Last recorded84,922 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 NOJ
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 84,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2008 84,850 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2007 71,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 65,937 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 51,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R796 NOJ is a 1997 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R796 NOJ, 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 R796 NOJ registered?

R796 NOJ is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R796 NOJ safe to buy?

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