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R812 EEC

1997 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,786 mi
Last recorded104,786 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 EEC
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 104,786 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 104,786 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 101,430 miles

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 21 Oct 2011 97,551 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 97,551 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 94,427 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 89,271 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 89,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 85,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 79,368 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 74,182 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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R812 EEC is a 1997 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R812 EEC, 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 R812 EEC registered?

R812 EEC is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R812 EEC safe to buy?

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