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S788 DUF

1999 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,053 mi
Last recorded94,053 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 62379,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 DUF
MakeRover
Model623
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 94,053 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 88,583 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 88,546 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 sides (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 82,004 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 76,512 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 69,376 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 63,170 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 63,064 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 61,813 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 60,669 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 60,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 59,078 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 59,078 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 56,280 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 53,433 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 48,996 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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S788 DUF is a 1999 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 79,451 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 S788 DUF, 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 27 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 S788 DUF registered?

S788 DUF is a 1999 Rover 623, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S788 DUF safe to buy?

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