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S34 SBJ

1998 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

134,704 mi
Last recorded134,704 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS34 SBJ
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 134,704 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 134,589 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s door mirror damaged

parking brake slightly high

Pass 11 Nov 2008 128,207 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 128,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 128,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 128,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 120,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 reg plate discoloured

s.r.s. light on

Fail 29 Oct 2007 120,851 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

rear reg plate discoloured

s.r.s. light on

Pass 26 Oct 2006 113,414 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 133,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2006 113,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2005 105,794 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 105,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre near legal limit

offside rear brake pads worn low

rear number plate in poor condition

spare tyre flat

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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S34 SBJ is a 1998 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

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 S34 SBJ, 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 S34 SBJ registered?

S34 SBJ is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S34 SBJ safe to buy?

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