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S647 UNG

1998 Rover 623

Grey Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,628 mi
Last recorded96,628 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS647 UNG
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 96,628 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 93,126 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 98,467 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 89,467 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s park brake has reduce effort, advise rectification

Pass 18 Sep 2007 85,297 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 85,297 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 80,553 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 75,762 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2005 75,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S647 UNG 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 S647 UNG, 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

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What year was S647 UNG registered?

S647 UNG is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S647 UNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S647 UNG 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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