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L521 SLG

1994 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,768 mi
Last recorded139,768 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover 623105,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL521 SLG
MakeRover
Model623
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 139,768 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 139,473 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 139,472 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value low (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2021 138,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective glass cracked not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 136,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 136,674 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 133,792 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corrosion present cannot be fully examined due to plastic over sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 133,791 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corrosion present cannot be fully examined due to plastic over sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 130,805 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 130,805 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2017 127,639 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 127,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 123,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated weeping (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency reduced (3.7.B.6b)

front outriggers jacking points surface corrosion

inner cv boots weeping grease

Pass 2 Jun 2015 120,113 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 120,113 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 117,308 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 117,308 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 114,708 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 114,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 111,426 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 111,426 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 107,762 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 104,972 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 101,359 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 101,319 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 99,310 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 96,260 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 94,569 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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L521 SLG is a 1994 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 L521 SLG, 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.

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What year was L521 SLG registered?

L521 SLG is a 1994 Rover 623, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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