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R799 DNP

1998 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,776 mi
Last recorded56,776 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 DNP
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 56,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2020 56,776 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 54,243 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

noise from nearside rear wheel

Fail 11 Sep 2019 54,238 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

noise from nearside rear wheel

Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,723 miles

Nearside Rear slight noise when wheel rotated

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 47,177 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edges

Rear tyres getting low on outer edges

Fail 4 Sep 2017 47,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front tyres low on inner edges

Rear tyres getting low on outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2016 42,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

high level brake light inop

Fail 5 Sep 2016 42,223 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

high level brake light inop

offside wiper rubber split

Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,455 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 37,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,047 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 23,585 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 23,558 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

spare tyre flat

Pass 5 Sep 2012 18,351 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 18,351 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 18,012 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 17,380 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 14,719 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 14,091 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 12,194 miles

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

front wiper blades starting to split

Fail 28 Aug 2007 12,194 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 14 Sep 2006 11,735 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 11,046 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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R799 DNP is a 1998 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R799 DNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R799 DNP registered?

R799 DNP is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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