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R843 DCX

1998 Rover 623

Gold Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,784 mi
Last recorded150,784 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 DCX
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 150,784 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 150,782 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 144,323 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 144,291 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 129,627 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 129,497 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 119,398 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 119,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 103,080 miles

radiator leaking

rear brake discs rusty

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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R843 DCX is a 1998 Rover 623 in Gold with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 93,923 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 R843 DCX, 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 28 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R843 DCX registered?

R843 DCX is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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