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S320 LRF

1998 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,350 mi
Last recorded114,350 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS320 LRF
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 114,350 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 114,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 110,119 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 110,119 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 104,092 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f door handle missing but still able to unlock from inside

Pass 7 Jul 2011 104,092 miles

o/s/f door handle missing but still able to unlock from inside

Pass 2 Jul 2010 96,711 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 90,856 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 1 Jul 2008 85,049 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 77,904 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 73,772 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 73,757 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2005 67,190 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 67,190 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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S320 LRF is a 1998 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S320 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S320 LRF registered?

S320 LRF is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S320 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S320 LRF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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