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S636 AFM

1998 Rover 623

Grey Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,742 mi
Last recorded92,742 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS636 AFM
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 May 2011 92,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 92,742 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 88,390 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 88,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 84,143 miles

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

long travel in handbrake.

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 21 Sep 2007 75,084 miles

various metal brake pipes at rear corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2007 75,081 miles

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

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

various metal brake pipes at rear corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2006 68,148 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 60,558 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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S636 AFM is a 1998 Rover 623 in Grey with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S636 AFM, 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 S636 AFM registered?

S636 AFM is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S636 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S636 AFM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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