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M651 WBF

1994 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

88,495 mi
Last recorded88,495 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 623105,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM651 WBF
MakeRover
Model623
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2012 88,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

cv boots splitting

exhaust flexi pipe leaking

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded and holed

rear suspension bushes splitting

Fail 28 Feb 2012 88,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

cv boots splitting

exhaust flexi pipe leaking

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded and holed

rear suspension bushes splitting

Pass 6 Jan 2011 81,594 miles

offside rear door will not open

Fail 6 Jan 2011 81,594 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear door will not open

Pass 19 Dec 2009 74,441 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 74,393 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 70,952 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel

Fail 10 Dec 2008 70,952 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel

Pass 5 Dec 2007 70,193 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

note fuel tank corroded

rear number plate faded slightly

Fail 5 Dec 2007 70,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

note fuel tank corroded

note hand brake travel long

rear number plate faded slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2006 69,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 69,399 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 68,623 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 68,623 miles

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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M651 WBF is a 1994 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M651 WBF, 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 M651 WBF registered?

M651 WBF is a 1994 Rover 623, first registered on 19 December 1994.

Is M651 WBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M651 WBF shows 14 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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