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R814 FVE

1997 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,444 mi
Last recorded154,444 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 FVE
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 154,444 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 154,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking fuel hose to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 147,885 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 147,885 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2017 140,581 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 140,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 133,311 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 133,311 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 18 May 2015 125,087 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 125,087 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 115,093 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 115,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 106,058 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 96,532 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 96,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 82,660 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 82,660 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 75,898 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 75,898 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 68,459 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 68,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 62,647 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 62,647 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 19 Jun 2006 55,831 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 55,831 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 55,831 miles

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

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

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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R814 FVE is a 1997 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R814 FVE, 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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R814 FVE is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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