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M885 RRO

1994 Rover 623

Black Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,338 mi
Last recorded98,338 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 623105,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM885 RRO
MakeRover
Model623
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 98,338 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 98,231 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2008 94,919 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 94,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 90,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both inner cv boots split

Pass 14 Apr 2006 83,433 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 83,370 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 15 Feb 2006 82,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside headlamp aim weak

rear silencer baffles loose

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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M885 RRO is a 1994 Rover 623 in Black with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M885 RRO, 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 M885 RRO registered?

M885 RRO is a 1994 Rover 623, first registered on 22 September 1994.

Is M885 RRO safe to buy?

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