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S487 VEL

1999 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,934 mi
Last recorded151,934 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 62379,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS487 VEL
MakeRover
Model623
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 151,934 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 151,931 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 141,558 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 141,558 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2017 136,838 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 125,215 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 116,464 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 109,365 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 104,147 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 104,147 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 101,070 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

uneven wear front tyres

Fail 5 Nov 2012 101,070 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 12 Nov 2011 96,349 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 92,966 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 86,401 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 82,756 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 82,756 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 79,031 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 79,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 76,076 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 73,676 miles

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

advise very slight play in offside front steering rack/advise front pads getty low

Pass 5 Oct 2005 71,056 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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S487 VEL is a 1999 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 79,451 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 S487 VEL, 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 27 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S487 VEL registered?

S487 VEL is a 1999 Rover 623, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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