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S390 SNM

1998 Rover 623

Silver Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,430 mi
Last recorded123,430 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS390 SNM
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 123,430 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 122,974 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 121,994 miles

Central Rear Upper bulbs out in high level brake light

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

Offside Rear tyre side wall damage

Fail 23 Oct 2018 121,994 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper bulbs out in high level brake light

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

Offside Rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 27 Oct 2017 119,267 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread groove

Fail 26 Oct 2017 119,263 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread groove

Pass 24 Oct 2016 117,289 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar end link top bush slight play

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 114,961 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 114,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 113,170 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 111,496 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 109,720 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 107,983 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 107,983 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 106,102 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 106,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 104,076 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 101,892 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 101,892 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 99,773 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 97,340 miles

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

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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S390 SNM is a 1998 Rover 623 in Silver with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S390 SNM, 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 S390 SNM registered?

S390 SNM is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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