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S171 CUG

1998 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,880 mi
Last recorded137,880 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS171 CUG
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2008 137,880 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 137,880 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 127,865 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 127,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 111,130 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 11 Aug 2005 100,943 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 100,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside 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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S171 CUG is a 1998 Rover 623 in Red 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 S171 CUG, 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 S171 CUG registered?

S171 CUG is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S171 CUG safe to buy?

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