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S509 VGA

1999 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,069 mi
Last recorded71,069 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 62379,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS509 VGA
MakeRover
Model623
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 71,069 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 66,035 miles

floor pans very rust no holes

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2016 66,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

floor pans very rust no holes

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 60,458 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 60,456 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 54,190 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 54,189 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 47,596 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 47,580 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 40,900 miles

Both front to rear fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SRS warning lamp on

Fail 11 Dec 2012 40,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front to rear fuel lines corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

SRS warning lamp on

Pass 21 Dec 2011 33,983 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 33,983 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 31,005 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 26,489 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 21,693 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Dec 2008 21,693 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2007 17,618 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 17,618 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 14,342 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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S509 VGA is a 1999 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 S509 VGA, 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 S509 VGA registered?

S509 VGA is a 1999 Rover 623, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S509 VGA safe to buy?

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