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S210 LDG

1998 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

77,167 mi
Last recorded77,167 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS210 LDG
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2024 77,167 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak From Radiator area

undercarriage and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 76,888 miles

Coolant leak From Radiator area ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 76,888 miles

Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak From Radiator area ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 76,455 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 76,455 miles

Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 75,868 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 75,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working All Four Side Lights not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 73,850 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 72,126 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 69,761 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 66,807 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,794 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 63,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 59,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,876 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,445 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 56,445 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,163 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,793 miles

centre stoplamp inoperative-may not be wired.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 48,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre stoplamp inoperative-may not be wired.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,753 miles

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

n/s washers only just providing enough fluid

Pass 21 Jul 2009 40,148 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,261 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 31,768 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,474 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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S210 LDG is a 1998 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S210 LDG, 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 S210 LDG registered?

S210 LDG is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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