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J17 BCH

1996 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,600 mi
Last recorded158,600 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 BCH
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 158,600 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 158,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 145,970 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 136,148 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 125,212 miles

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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J17 BCH is a 1996 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J17 BCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J17 BCH registered?

J17 BCH is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J17 BCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 BCH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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