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S668 VUK

1998 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,463 mi
Last recorded134,463 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS668 VUK
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 134,463 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres worn unevenly

centre brake light not fully working

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

exhaust system rusty

fuel filler neck and fuel lines rusty

rear view mirror slightly insecure

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 May 2011 134,463 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres worn unevenly

centre brake light not fully working

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

exhaust system rusty

fuel filler neck and fuel lines rusty

rear view mirror slightly insecure

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 May 2010 128,836 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 128,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 114,694 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 114,384 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 96,633 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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S668 VUK is a 1998 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S668 VUK, 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 S668 VUK registered?

S668 VUK is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S668 VUK safe to buy?

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