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R894 EKX

1997 Rover 623

Black Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,378 mi
Last recorded100,378 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 EKX
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 100,378 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 100,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 92,291 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 92,287 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 87,098 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 87,093 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 84,058 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 81,024 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 81,017 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,370 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 75,337 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 74,081 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 72,632 miles

handbrake travel.

n/s/rear tyre worn on outer edge.

rear exhaust joint corroded.

front brake discs worn & pads seem low.

Oil leak

brake fluid low.

centre exhaust section corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 71,139 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 69,414 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 68,078 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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R894 EKX is a 1997 Rover 623 in Black with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R894 EKX, 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 R894 EKX registered?

R894 EKX is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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