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R951 LWP

1997 Rover 623

Silver Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

75,222 mi
Last recorded75,222 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 LWP
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2007 75,222 miles

front brake pads low

tyres low on tread

Fail 6 Aug 2007 737,872 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 73,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 69,038 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipe ends have been painted with underseal

Fail 11 Aug 2006 68,898 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipe ends have been painted with underseal

nearside wing repeater started to be insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2006 68,831 miles

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

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake 110 on nearside 60 on offside

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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R951 LWP is a 1997 Rover 623 in Silver with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R951 LWP, 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 R951 LWP registered?

R951 LWP is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R951 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 LWP shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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