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L992 MVX

1993 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

126,301 mi
Last recorded126,301 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 623108,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL992 MVX
MakeRover
Model623
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 126,301 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 126,300 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sillcovers. 2. Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 121,024 miles

no oil on dipstick.

Fail 8 Jul 2009 121,023 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

no oil on dipstick.

Fail 3 Jul 2009 121,017 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 121,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 111,604 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 111,604 miles

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

front anti rolbar link bushes starting to perish power steering level on min o/side rear brake pipe starting to corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2008 111,603 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)

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

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

front anti rolbar link bushes starting to perish power steering level on min o/side rear brake pipe starting to corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2007 103,867 miles

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2007 103,867 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

fuel filler pipes rusted

Pass 13 Jan 2006 97,636 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

travel on hand brake lever

Fail 13 Jan 2006 97,636 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

travel on hand brake lever

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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L992 MVX is a 1993 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

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 L992 MVX, 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 L992 MVX registered?

L992 MVX is a 1993 Rover 623, first registered on 3 December 1993.

Is L992 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L992 MVX shows 13 tests with a 38.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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