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S851 EDK

1998 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,940 mi
Last recorded64,940 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 EDK
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 64,940 miles

Beams just within spec & starting to blur

N/S/R brakes binding slightly

N/S/R seat belt twisted

O/S/F indicator showing slight white light

Steering rack damp

Fail 2 Jun 2008 64,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Beams just within spec & starting to blur

N/S/R brakes binding slightly

N/S/R seat belt twisted

O/S/F indicator showing slight white light

Steering rack damp

N/S/R tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 10 Apr 2007 55,941 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,768 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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S851 EDK is a 1998 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S851 EDK, 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 S851 EDK registered?

S851 EDK is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S851 EDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S851 EDK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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