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S420 KBL

1998 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,843 mi
Last recorded96,843 miles
Recorded on30 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 KBL
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2007 96,843 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 96,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2006 85,899 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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S420 KBL is a 1998 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S420 KBL, 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 S420 KBL registered?

S420 KBL is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S420 KBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S420 KBL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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