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M78 JOJ

1994 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

83,944 mi
Last recorded83,944 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 623105,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM78 JOJ
MakeRover
Model623
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2014 83,944 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Exhaust corroded

Front crossmember corroded but not holed

Fuel pipes badly corroded but not leaking

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 82,918 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel pipe corrosion

Fuel tank corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 82,918 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel pipe corrosion

Fuel tank corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 81,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 81,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 79,951 miles

front anti roll bar drop link rubbers cracked nearside and offside

front nearside brake binding slightly

offside front metal brake pipe corroding

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight judder from rear offside brake disc

Fail 3 Mar 2011 79,951 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

front anti roll bar drop link rubbers cracked nearside and offside

front nearside brake binding slightly

offside front metal brake pipe corroding

poor reserve travel in parking brake

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 4 Mar 2010 74,205 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front anti roll bar drop links showing signs of wear

both metal brake pipes (before flexible hoses) starting to corrode

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front tyre worn to approximately 2mm on inner edge

poor reserve travel in parking brake

windscreen washer pressure quit low

Pass 4 Mar 2010 74,205 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links showing signs of wear

both metal brake pipes (before flexible hoses) starting to corrode

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front tyre worn to approximately 2mm on inner edge

poor reserve travel in parking brake

windscreen washer pressure quit low

Pass 3 Mar 2009 73,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 73,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 70,930 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 70,928 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M78 JOJ is a 1994 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 M78 JOJ, 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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M78 JOJ is a 1994 Rover 623, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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