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R940 YVC

1997 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,567 mi
Last recorded129,567 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 YVC
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 129,567 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 129,402 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 120,995 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 120,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 115,042 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 115,042 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 114,960 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 108,944 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 104,633 miles

Front engine mount has excessive wear

Pass 26 Oct 2005 98,246 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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R940 YVC is a 1997 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R940 YVC, 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 R940 YVC registered?

R940 YVC is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R940 YVC safe to buy?

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