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R938 GGO

1997 Rover 623

Black Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,600 mi
Last recorded65,600 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 GGO
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

airbag warning light on at dash

Fail 16 Aug 2011 65,505 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

airbag warning light on at dash

Pass 17 Aug 2010 62,744 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 52,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 47,587 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 45,726 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 42,427 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 31 May 2005 39,041 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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R938 GGO is a 1997 Rover 623 in Black with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R938 GGO, 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 R938 GGO registered?

R938 GGO is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R938 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R938 GGO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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