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L897 MVW

1994 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,845 mi
Last recorded123,845 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 623105,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL897 MVW
MakeRover
Model623
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 123,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 123,775 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both door mirrors bamaged

drives window losse

n/s/f wing bamaged

Pass 1 Nov 2006 119,013 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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L897 MVW is a 1994 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L897 MVW, 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 L897 MVW registered?

L897 MVW is a 1994 Rover 623, first registered on 16 February 1994.

Is L897 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L897 MVW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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