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R827 TOJ

1997 Rover 623

Gold Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,321 mi
Last recorded178,321 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 TOJ
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 178,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mani fold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 178,271 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 178,263 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 178,108 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 176,540 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 176,505 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 176,445 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 175,328 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 174,470 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 173,493 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 172,096 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 167,781 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 163,511 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 163,511 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 160,810 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 160,810 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 156,307 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 156,307 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 147,066 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 138,852 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 129,685 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 119,487 miles

front and rear brake discs corroding on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2005 108,206 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 108,206 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer holed and blowing slightly

slight damage to front number plate

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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R827 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 623 in Gold with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R827 TOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R827 TOJ registered?

R827 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R827 TOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R827 TOJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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