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S623 KBL

1998 Rover 623

Green Lpg 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,692 mi
Last recorded116,692 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS623 KBL
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 116,692 miles

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

o/s front and both rear tyres cracking in side wall and treads

Fail 1 Aug 2015 116,692 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

o/s front and both rear tyres cracking in side wall and treads

Fail 24 Mar 2014 116,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 15 Feb 2011 115,461 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 109,046 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 107,859 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 106,925 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 106,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 104,463 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 101,994 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 101,994 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 100,393 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 100,367 miles

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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S623 KBL is a 1998 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,259cc lpg 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 S623 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S623 KBL?

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What year was S623 KBL registered?

S623 KBL is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S623 KBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S623 KBL 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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