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S514 LRW

1998 Rover 623

Grey Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

141,696 mi
Last recorded141,696 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS514 LRW
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 141,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 139,547 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated On both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 137,748 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

various rubber boots and bushes both front and rear deteriorated with age

Pass 23 Feb 2021 135,753 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam ()

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

Rear No. plate delaminating

Rear brake performance - low

Pass 13 Feb 2020 134,172 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 130,484 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 127,535 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 123,920 miles

Brake efficiency @ minimum

rear No. plate delaminating

Pass 12 Feb 2016 119,834 miles

long travel hand brake

Pass 13 Feb 2015 116,427 miles

oil leak

wear front disc

Pass 6 Feb 2014 112,202 miles

wear front disc

Pass 15 Feb 2013 108,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s head light beam pattern dull

o/s/f outer c.v. boot leaking

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2013 108,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s head light beam pattern dull

o/s/f outer c.v. boot leaking

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 105,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 100,175 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 94,857 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 89,909 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 84,146 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 77,624 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 71,285 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 71,285 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S514 LRW is a 1998 Rover 623 in Grey with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 S514 LRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S514 LRW?

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What year was S514 LRW registered?

S514 LRW is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S514 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S514 LRW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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