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S215 UKU

1999 Rover 623

Gold Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,623 mi
Last recorded140,623 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 62379,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS215 UKU
MakeRover
Model623
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 140,623 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

all brake pipes greased

Fail 6 Mar 2009 140,621 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

all brake pipes greased

Fail 11 Feb 2009 140,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 139,501 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 134,433 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 134,433 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 126,724 miles

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 126,724 miles

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

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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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S215 UKU is a 1999 Rover 623 in Gold with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S215 UKU, 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 S215 UKU registered?

S215 UKU is a 1999 Rover 623, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S215 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S215 UKU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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