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S302 LRF

1998 Rover 623

White Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,887 mi
Last recorded111,887 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS302 LRF
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 111,887 miles

SRS light not working

Sill covers fitted , cannot inspect outer sills

Underbody very dry and bad ssurface corrosion to some areas and components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 109,342 miles

Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills

Underbody very dry , bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Fail 1 Oct 2012 109,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills

Underbody very dry , bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 106,480 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 106,480 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 103,913 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody very dry

Fail 4 Oct 2010 103,912 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody very dry

Pass 2 Oct 2009 99,513 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 99,513 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Front o/s indicator faded

Rear n/s brake disc poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2008 96,516 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 96,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 90,841 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 86,117 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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S302 LRF is a 1998 Rover 623 in White with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 S302 LRF, 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 S302 LRF registered?

S302 LRF is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S302 LRF safe to buy?

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