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R811 ERF

1997 Rover 623

White Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,783 mi
Last recorded157,783 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 ERF
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 157,783 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 147,515 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 147,514 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 137,957 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2007 137,957 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2006 125,939 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 27 Nov 2006 125,939 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 29 Nov 2005 115,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre 3mm

Fail 24 Nov 2005 115,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre 3 mm

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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R811 ERF is a 1997 Rover 623 in White with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R811 ERF, 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 R811 ERF registered?

R811 ERF is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 18 November 1997.

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