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L485 OVC

1993 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,350 mi
Last recorded165,350 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 623108,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL485 OVC
MakeRover
Model623
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 165,350 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 165,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 158,556 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 158,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2007 151,557 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 141,029 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 141,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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L485 OVC is a 1993 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 L485 OVC, 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 L485 OVC registered?

L485 OVC is a 1993 Rover 623, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L485 OVC safe to buy?

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