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V980 DTD

1999 Rover 623

Grey Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,432 mi
Last recorded79,432 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 62379,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 DTD
MakeRover
Model623
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 79,432 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs backing plates corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

sill covers fitted unable to check condition of outer sills

Fail 14 Dec 2016 79,324 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs backing plates corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

sill covers fitted unable to check condition of outer sills

Pass 19 Nov 2015 71,746 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 71,746 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 65,372 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 65,372 miles

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

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

Advise n/s/r + both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 61,689 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 61,689 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 61,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 56,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,887 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)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 46,115 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,115 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 41,418 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,528 miles

tyre wear pattons

Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,750 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 35,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,908 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 32,908 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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V980 DTD is a 1999 Rover 623 in Grey with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 V980 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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V980 DTD is a 1999 Rover 623, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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