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R920 MLJ

1997 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,274 mi
Last recorded37,274 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 MLJ
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 37,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake travel high

Pass 28 Sep 2024 37,171 miles

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Apr 2023 37,137 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 36,987 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 36,815 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 36,788 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 36,774 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 36,748 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 36,739 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 36,736 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 36,674 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 36,245 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 35,773 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 35,311 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,601 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,606 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,020 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 30,405 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 30,405 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,115 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 27,189 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 27,189 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R920 MLJ is a 1997 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R920 MLJ, 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 R920 MLJ registered?

R920 MLJ is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R920 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R920 MLJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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