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S198 FVE

1999 Rover 623

Black Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,285 mi
Last recorded141,285 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 62379,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 FVE
MakeRover
Model623
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 141,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

unable to inspect brake pads due to not being visable

Fail 26 Feb 2014 141,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front washer jet partially blocked

rear brake discs slightly corroded

unable to inspect brake pads due to not being visable

Pass 28 Feb 2013 133,956 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 133,956 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 124,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 124,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 123,577 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 123,577 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 118,860 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 118,857 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 112,578 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 104,099 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 95,912 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 86,226 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 20 Oct 2005 72,123 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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S198 FVE is a 1999 Rover 623 in Black with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 79,451 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 S198 FVE, 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 27 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S198 FVE registered?

S198 FVE is a 1999 Rover 623, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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