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S127 BWK

1998 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,897 mi
Last recorded102,897 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 BWK
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 102,897 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 102,897 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 101,074 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 101,074 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 98,915 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 97,330 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 95,707 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 93,916 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 93,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 91,800 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 91,800 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 88,712 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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S127 BWK is a 1998 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S127 BWK, 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 S127 BWK registered?

S127 BWK is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S127 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S127 BWK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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