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M213 CHP

1994 Rover 623

Grey Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,915 mi
Last recorded203,915 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 623105,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM213 CHP
MakeRover
Model623
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 203,915 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 203,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 205,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

corrosion some brake pipes

corrosion various parts of underbody and components

exhaust has alternative mount

front number plate cracked

minor exhaust blow

plastic covers on sills

tape on o/s mirror

temporary repair to exhaust

Pass 19 May 2009 203,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front reg plate cracked

slight corrosion to some brake pipes

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle and wheel arches ok at time of test

Fail 16 May 2009 203,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front reg plate cracked

slight corrosion to some brake pipes

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle and wheel arches ok at time of test

Fail 17 May 2008 201,203 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s mirror cracked but can still see at time of test

Pass 17 May 2008 201,203 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s mirror cracked but can still see at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2007 199,094 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 196,334 miles

o/s/f/ door mirror starting to crack

Pass 2 Jun 2005 192,173 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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M213 CHP is a 1994 Rover 623 in Grey with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 M213 CHP, 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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M213 CHP is a 1994 Rover 623, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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