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M197 SBM

1994 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,447 mi
Last recorded75,447 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 623105,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 SBM
MakeRover
Model623
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,447 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Surface corrosion of front suspension components.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Nov 2011 75,447 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Surface corrosion of front suspension components.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 73,060 miles

Front registration plate in poor condition

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 73,060 miles

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

Front registration plate in poor condition

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 70,513 miles

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

Front registration plate cracking.

Front tyres wearing at inner edge.

Fail 30 Oct 2009 70,488 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing at inner edge.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 67,316 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate cracked.

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 63,524 miles

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2006 59,049 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 54,820 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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M197 SBM is a 1994 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M197 SBM, 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 M197 SBM registered?

M197 SBM is a 1994 Rover 623, first registered on 3 November 1994.

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