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M215 SBM

1994 Rover 623

Black Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,885 mi
Last recorded94,885 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 623105,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM215 SBM
MakeRover
Model623
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2007 94,885 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 94,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS BOTTOM BUSHES BADLY CRACKING

ENGINE OIL LEAK AROUND CAM COVER AND SUMP GASKETS AREA

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND CORRODED

POWER STEERING OIL LEVEL LOW

Pass 23 Oct 2006 90,183 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 90,183 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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 82,408 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 82,408 miles

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

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

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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M215 SBM is a 1994 Rover 623 in Black with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M215 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 M215 SBM registered?

M215 SBM is a 1994 Rover 623, first registered on 27 October 1994.

Is M215 SBM safe to buy?

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