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J13 BLC

1996 Rover 623

Gold Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,624 mi
Last recorded91,624 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 BLC
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 91,624 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 91,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 91,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 85,712 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 80,539 miles

Slight drag from nearside rear brake.

Pass 20 Aug 2005 73,699 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 73,699 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J13 BLC is a 1996 Rover 623 in Gold with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 96,487 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 J13 BLC, 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 30 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J13 BLC registered?

J13 BLC is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J13 BLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 BLC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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