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L623 SWM

1993 Rover 623

White Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,278 mi
Last recorded79,278 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 623108,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL623 SWM
MakeRover
Model623
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2009 79,278 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 78,291 miles

HANDBRAKE GETTING CLOSE TO THE END OF ITS TRAVEL

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

REAR BRAKE PIPES TO CALIPERS STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 8 Jul 2008 78,291 miles

HANDBRAKE GETTING CLOSE TO THE END OF ITS TRAVEL

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

REAR BRAKE PIPES TO CALIPERS STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 22 Jun 2007 76,301 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 76,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 73,554 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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L623 SWM is a 1993 Rover 623 in White with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L623 SWM, 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 L623 SWM registered?

L623 SWM is a 1993 Rover 623, first registered on 19 October 1993.

Is L623 SWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L623 SWM shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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