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S850 WOM

1998 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,488 mi
Last recorded106,488 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS850 WOM
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 106,488 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 106,485 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 103,611 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 100,546 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 97,679 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 94,545 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 94,532 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 90,931 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 86,595 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 76,851 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 70,893 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 68,059 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 68,059 miles

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 62,926 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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S850 WOM is a 1998 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S850 WOM, 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 S850 WOM registered?

S850 WOM is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S850 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S850 WOM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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