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R873 CWX

1998 Rover 623

Silver Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,674 mi
Last recorded106,674 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 CWX
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 106,674 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 20 Nov 2013 105,405 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 104,143 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 102,640 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 100,588 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 100,588 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 99,004 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 99,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 97,385 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 97,385 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 95,827 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 94,478 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 91,516 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 91,516 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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R873 CWX is a 1998 Rover 623 in Silver with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R873 CWX, 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 R873 CWX registered?

R873 CWX is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R873 CWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R873 CWX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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