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V978 DTD

1999 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,363 mi
Last recorded86,363 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 62379,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV978 DTD
MakeRover
Model623
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 86,363 miles

2 x front - rear brake pipes at side of petrol tank covered in grease at time of test

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside outer cill covered with manufacturers plastic body moulding at time of test

offside outer cill covered with manufacturers plastic body moulding at time of test

sump corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 72,372 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,847 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 69,847 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 68,362 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 60,941 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 60,941 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 56,410 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 51,559 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 47,884 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 41,487 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 41,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nail in n/s/r tyre

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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V978 DTD is a 1999 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V978 DTD, 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 V978 DTD registered?

V978 DTD is a 1999 Rover 623, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V978 DTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V978 DTD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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