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M738 LYW

1994 Rover 623

Black Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,580 mi
Last recorded155,580 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover 623105,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM738 LYW
MakeRover
Model623
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2006 155,580 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 155,580 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 30 Nov 2005 151,648 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 151,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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M738 LYW is a 1994 Rover 623 in Black with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M738 LYW, 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 M738 LYW registered?

M738 LYW is a 1994 Rover 623, first registered on 16 December 1994.

Is M738 LYW safe to buy?

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