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R948 OAU

1997 Rover 623

Gold Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,753 mi
Last recorded154,753 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 OAU
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2018 154,753 miles

Offside Rear sill corroding

Rear brake discs rusting

Pass 15 Jul 2017 144,813 miles

slight corrosion exhaust back box

Pass 23 Jul 2016 141,231 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 134,278 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 123,619 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 112,769 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 102,219 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 90,721 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 78,946 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 65,603 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 61,648 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 58,626 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 55,287 miles

centre/rear exhaust in poor condition

n/s/r tyre very close to legal limit on inner edge

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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R948 OAU is a 1997 Rover 623 in Gold with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R948 OAU, 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 R948 OAU registered?

R948 OAU is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R948 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R948 OAU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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