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L135 VCV

1993 Rover 623

Black Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,306 mi
Last recorded159,306 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover 623108,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL135 VCV
MakeRover
Model623
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 159,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 159,285 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 156,910 miles

slight cut in sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2014 156,905 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 154,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 151,948 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 149,736 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 147,476 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,092 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 142,723 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 139,932 miles

both inner driveshaft boots leaking grease

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2006 137,674 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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L135 VCV is a 1993 Rover 623 in Black with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 108,928 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 L135 VCV, 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 33 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L135 VCV registered?

L135 VCV is a 1993 Rover 623, first registered on 22 December 1993.

Is L135 VCV safe to buy?

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