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S228 BCE

1999 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,781 mi
Last recorded72,781 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1999 Rover 62379,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 BCE
MakeRover
Model623
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2007 72,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 72,781 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 67,223 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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S228 BCE is a 1999 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 S228 BCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S228 BCE registered?

S228 BCE is a 1999 Rover 623, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S228 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S228 BCE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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