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V857 KBO

1999 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,451 mi
Last recorded79,451 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 62379,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV857 KBO
MakeRover
Model623
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,451 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 13 Apr 2016 79,451 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leaks

Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside rear tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 78,633 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside rear tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,685 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 77,675 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,362 miles

n/s rear shocker starting to leak

o/s head light beam image dull

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2013 76,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

n/s rear shocker starting to leak

o/s head light beam image dull

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,406 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 70,412 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 70,408 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 63,765 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 63,765 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 59,901 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 54,966 miles

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

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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V857 KBO is a 1999 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V857 KBO, 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.

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What year was V857 KBO registered?

V857 KBO is a 1999 Rover 623, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is V857 KBO safe to buy?

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