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L48 VLK

1993 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,896 mi
Last recorded97,896 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 623108,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL48 VLK
MakeRover
Model623
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 97,896 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 97,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 89,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 84,826 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 84,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating around side walls

Pass 13 Oct 2006 80,500 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 80,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 71,815 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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L48 VLK is a 1993 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L48 VLK, 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 L48 VLK registered?

L48 VLK is a 1993 Rover 623, first registered on 18 November 1993.

Is L48 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L48 VLK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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