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M23 XFS

1995 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

59,081 mi
Last recorded59,081 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover 620110,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 XFS
MakeRover
Model620
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 59,081 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 16 Dec 2024 58,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all rigid brake pipes coated in underseal

chassis coated in underseal throughout

Pass 17 Jul 2019 58,924 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 58,906 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 58,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to rear, (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to rear, (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner valance, (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 58,874 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 57,969 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 57,955 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 57,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,177 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,769 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,577 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,497 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 47,056 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 45,592 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 42,739 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 620?

Based on 377,508 MOT tests across 62,731 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
5,418
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
62,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54,795
constant velocity joint gaiter split 38,198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,569
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,353
Stop lamp not working 21,495
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M23 XFS is a 1995 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1995 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 110,310 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 620 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 54,795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M23 XFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 620 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M23 XFS registered?

M23 XFS is a 1995 Rover 620, first registered on 19 June 1995.

Is M23 XFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 XFS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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