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S272 LRW

1998 Rover 623

Black Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,634 mi
Last recorded113,634 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 LRW
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 113,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 113,634 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))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 111,960 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front electric window not working

Fail 13 Mar 2019 111,960 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 V15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front electric window not working

Pass 17 Mar 2018 107,794 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Various suspension components have surface rust

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 105,100 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 100,905 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 95,756 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 92,366 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 87,217 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 78,272 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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S272 LRW is a 1998 Rover 623 in Black with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S272 LRW, 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 S272 LRW registered?

S272 LRW is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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