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S871 XOL

1998 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,400 mi
Last recorded79,400 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 62393,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 XOL
MakeRover
Model623
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 79,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 78,419 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 78,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 77,282 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 75,492 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

rear under side of vechile showing signs of corrision

Fail 30 Jul 2015 75,492 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre cracking

rear under side of vechile showing signs of corrision

Pass 8 Aug 2014 73,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracking

rear tyres wearing low

suspension rubber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,660 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake slight bind by hand

suspension corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,271 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

SRS WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 15 Jul 2011 69,075 miles

Front washer jets require cleaning and adjusting

Metal brake pipes at nearside rear inner sill require cleaning and protecting

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 66,653 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside handbrake reading low

Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,907 miles

nearside front tyre very close to limit!

offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 17 Jul 2009 62,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre very close to limit!

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,301 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

metal brake pipes to offside rear and nearside rear flexi hoses and both rear pipes rusty

Pass 18 May 2007 55,602 miles

both metal brake pipes to rear flexi hoses, and both rear metal brake pipes rusty

offside front tyre right on legal limit

Pass 22 May 2006 52,206 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 52,198 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S871 XOL is a 1998 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S871 XOL, 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 S871 XOL registered?

S871 XOL is a 1998 Rover 623, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S871 XOL safe to buy?

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