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S158 FKN

1998 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,462 mi
Last recorded89,462 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 FKN
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 89,462 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 81,320 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 81,320 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 72,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 72,523 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 63,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S158 FKN is a 1998 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S158 FKN, 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 S158 FKN registered?

S158 FKN is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S158 FKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S158 FKN shows 6 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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