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S468 ETE

1998 Rover 623

Silver Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

236,734 mi
Last recorded236,734 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS468 ETE
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 236,734 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 236,734 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 233,571 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 230,443 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 222,794 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)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 198,035 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 18 Sep 2008 198,035 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Oct 2007 174,461 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 173,984 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 143,152 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 143,152 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 113,567 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 113,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S468 ETE 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 S468 ETE, 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 S468 ETE registered?

S468 ETE is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S468 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S468 ETE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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