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M359 WPU

1995 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,075 mi
Last recorded59,075 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1995 Rover 62396,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM359 WPU
MakeRover
Model623
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2017 59,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating front brake judder. (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front inner cv boots slight leaks around clips.

front pads low.

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r tyre valves perished.

rear spring very rusty.

rear top suspension arm ball joint dust covers starting to split.

slight blow centre exhaust.

slight free play o/s/f inner rack end.

slight judder from PAS steering at low speeds.

various brake/fuel lines signs of corrosion.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 55,652 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 55,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 51,128 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

various brake and fuel pipes have a covering of surface rust

Fail 5 Feb 2015 51,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

various brake and fuel pipes have a covering of surface rust

Pass 10 Feb 2014 50,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2013 49,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 47,994 miles

o/s/f tyre worn

tyres cracking

Fail 7 Feb 2012 47,993 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre worn

tyres cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,818 miles

front tyres cracking

Fail 3 Feb 2011 46,795 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,496 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 45,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 44,555 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 43,402 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 43,402 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,719 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 39,892 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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M359 WPU is a 1995 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M359 WPU, 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.

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M359 WPU is a 1995 Rover 623, first registered on 27 February 1995.

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