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S393 CDE

1998 Rover 623

Grey Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,719 mi
Last recorded145,719 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS393 CDE
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 145,719 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 135,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Sep 2012 135,847 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Sep 2011 127,955 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight leak o/s/f cv gaiter

Pass 10 Sep 2010 116,541 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 105,950 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 98,704 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 90,422 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 74,679 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 63,438 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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S393 CDE is a 1998 Rover 623 in Grey with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S393 CDE, 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 S393 CDE registered?

S393 CDE is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S393 CDE safe to buy?

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