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M785 JPF

1994 Rover 623

Black Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,423 mi
Last recorded132,423 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover 623105,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM785 JPF
MakeRover
Model623
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 132,423 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 131,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 129,887 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM TOP OF THE ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage STEERING RACK (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 128,695 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 128,299 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 128,293 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 126,348 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 126,343 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 124,724 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 124,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 122,767 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 120,812 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 120,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 118,964 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

centre exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 116,636 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 114,646 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 112,690 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 10,889 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 110,886 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 108,293 miles

BOTH CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTS SPLIT.

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT ON INNER EDGES.

Fail 11 Jan 2010 108,293 miles

BOTH CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTS SPLIT.

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT ON INNER EDGES.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 105,168 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 100,902 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 95,878 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 88,865 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 88,864 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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M785 JPF is a 1994 Rover 623 in Black with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M785 JPF, 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 M785 JPF registered?

M785 JPF is a 1994 Rover 623, first registered on 30 December 1994.

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