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S316 KEC

1998 Rover 623

Silver Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,703 mi
Last recorded143,703 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS316 KEC
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 143,703 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 131,842 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 131,842 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 123,237 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 116,019 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 116,019 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 106,558 miles

advise: slight judder felt when braking, but no judder showing on rolling road.? tyres all ok .but should be checked.

Fail 27 Jun 2007 106,558 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 95,663 miles

advise: both rear discs corroding.

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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S316 KEC is a 1998 Rover 623 in Silver with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S316 KEC, 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 S316 KEC registered?

S316 KEC is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S316 KEC safe to buy?

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