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R802 NOJ

1997 Rover 623

White Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,882 mi
Last recorded77,882 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 NOJ
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 77,882 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

handbrake efficiency on 16% limit

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2014 77,848 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

covers fitted to outer sills

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,618 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 66,523 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,655 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,275 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,728 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,504 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,154 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 42,154 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 35,753 miles

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

hand brake travel

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2006 35,753 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake travel

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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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R802 NOJ is a 1997 Rover 623 in White with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R802 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 R802 NOJ registered?

R802 NOJ is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R802 NOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 NOJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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