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S376 DNU

1998 Rover 623

Silver Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,154 mi
Last recorded89,154 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS376 DNU
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 89,154 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light not connected

n/s/f tyre cracking

underside suspension components have surface rust

Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,019 miles

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

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

exhaust rusting

front tyres perishing and worn on outer edges

nearside rear tyre perishing and worn to wear markers

s.r.s lamp on

Fail 4 Sep 2012 89,019 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust rusting

front tyres perishing and worn on outer edges

nearside rear tyre perishing and worn to wear markers

s.r.s lamp on

Pass 5 Sep 2011 88,697 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn & cracking

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs worn

long pull to handbrake

Pass 19 Aug 2010 88,030 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight binding on nearside rear brake

Fail 18 Aug 2010 88,030 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight binding on nearside rear brake

Pass 3 Sep 2009 87,424 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear tyre worn on edges and perishing

Fail 3 Sep 2009 87,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear tyre worn on edges and perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2008 86,849 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 86,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake pipes corroding

long pull to handbrake

Fail 28 Aug 2007 85,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

hand brake travel

Pass 28 Aug 2007 85,924 miles

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

hand brake travel

Pass 9 Feb 2007 83,892 miles

long travell on handbrake lever

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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S376 DNU is a 1998 Rover 623 in Silver 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 S376 DNU, 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 S376 DNU registered?

S376 DNU is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S376 DNU safe to buy?

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