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S61 KBL

1998 Rover 623

White Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,923 mi
Last recorded62,923 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 KBL
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 62,923 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 62,923 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 61,038 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 61,035 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 37,412 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 37,412 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 51,192 miles

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

CAM BELT? IS SERVICE DUE OFFSIDE WINDOW FAULT NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2.4MM FRONR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT CRACKED

Pass 17 Jun 2005 47,272 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 47,272 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside headlight unit damaged front number plate cracked brake fluid level low nearside rear tyre 2.4mm nearside front tyre sidewall damage handbrake effort just in limit

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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S61 KBL is a 1998 Rover 623 in White with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S61 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 S61 KBL registered?

S61 KBL is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S61 KBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S61 KBL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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