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S117 UBL

1998 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,316 mi
Last recorded140,316 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 UBL
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 140,316 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 140,208 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 120,595 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 120,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 103,751 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 98,843 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 98,834 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S117 UBL is a 1998 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 93,923 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 S117 UBL, 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 28 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S117 UBL registered?

S117 UBL is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S117 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S117 UBL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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