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L253 JOA

1994 Rover 623

White Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,477 mi
Last recorded74,477 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 623105,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 JOA
MakeRover
Model623
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2011 74,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,477 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 70,991 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 65,958 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 64,384 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 64,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 63,407 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 63,407 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 62,126 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 62,126 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 60,853 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 60,853 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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L253 JOA is a 1994 Rover 623 in White with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1994 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 105,931 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 L253 JOA, 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 32 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 L253 JOA registered?

L253 JOA is a 1994 Rover 623, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L253 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L253 JOA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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