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R798 NOJ

1997 Rover 623

Black Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,590 mi
Last recorded74,590 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 NOJ
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,590 miles

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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 71,846 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 71,846 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,571 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 66,612 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,951 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 61,995 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,953 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 57,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,140 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,956 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,395 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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R798 NOJ is a 1997 Rover 623 in Black with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R798 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 R798 NOJ registered?

R798 NOJ is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R798 NOJ safe to buy?

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