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S178 KDP

1998 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,839 mi
Last recorded93,839 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 KDP
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 93,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery insecure

both front cv boots cracked

both front wiper blades split

centre rear brake light not working

srs light on

Fail 11 Apr 2012 93,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery insecure

both front cv boots cracked

both front wiper blades split

centre rear brake light not working

srs light on

Pass 29 Oct 2009 87,435 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 87,374 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 87,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 86,212 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 86,212 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 82,018 miles

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

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

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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S178 KDP is a 1998 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S178 KDP, 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 S178 KDP registered?

S178 KDP is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S178 KDP safe to buy?

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