CarVerify

Free Car Check

M290 ROE

1995 Rover 623

Grey Petrol 2259cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,570 mi
Last recorded76,570 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 62396,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM290 ROE
MakeRover
Model623
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,570 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 4,631 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 75,388 miles

All front suspension components very corroded

Both rear wheel arch ends corroded

Front brake disc shields corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2012 75,388 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

All front suspension components very corroded

Both rear wheel arch ends corroded

Front brake disc shields corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 74,916 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake disc back plates corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2011 74,915 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake disc back plates corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 73,773 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Both front brake disc back plates corroded

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

Coolant leak

Front bumper mounting corroded

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 73,763 miles

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

Both front brake disc back plates corroded

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

Coolant leak

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front bumper mounting corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 71,791 miles

brake pipes corroding around bulkhead

front braking system, back plates corroding

fuel tank and pipes corroded

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 5 Aug 2009 71,791 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroding around bulkhead

front braking system, back plates corroding

fuel tank and pipes corroded

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 4 Aug 2008 69,909 miles

front braking system, Back plates corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Aug 2007 67,571 miles

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

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

front brake disc's, back plates slightly corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2006 64,597 miles

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

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

possibly front brake pads low?

rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

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
Full Rover 623 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M290 ROE is a 1995 Rover 623 in Grey with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1995 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 96,568 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 M290 ROE, 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 31 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M290 ROE?

You can check the full history of M290 ROE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M290 ROE registered?

M290 ROE is a 1995 Rover 623, first registered on 27 April 1995.

Is M290 ROE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M290 ROE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M290 ROE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M290 ROE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.