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M890 LYV

1994 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,725 mi
Last recorded136,725 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover 623105,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM890 LYV
MakeRover
Model623
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 136,725 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 136,725 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 130,097 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Slight oil leak.

Steering rack, slight misting of oil.

Fail 24 Aug 2016 130,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nsr tyre, outer radial groove close to limit.

Slight oil leak.

Steering rack, slight misting of oil.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 123,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

HAS A OIL LEAK FROPM ENGINE

Pass 27 Aug 2014 116,715 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 109,884 miles

Oil leak

both front road wheels slightly stiff to rotate by hand

both front tyres worn inner shoulders

dampness at nearside steering rack gaiter

exhaust system corroded in areas

Fail 11 Sep 2013 109,884 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

both front road wheels slightly stiff to rotate by hand

both front tyres worn inner shoulders

brake master cylinder hydraulic fluid level is below maximum

dampness at nearside steering rack gaiter

exhaust system corroded in areas

Pass 30 Aug 2012 102,822 miles

signs of edge wear on front tyres

small oil leaks

Pass 31 Aug 2011 95,629 miles

offside inner cv boot split

Pass 15 Sep 2010 88,604 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 81,025 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 81,025 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 73,900 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 66,629 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 66,629 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 59,087 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 51,678 miles

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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M890 LYV is a 1994 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 M890 LYV, 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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M890 LYV is a 1994 Rover 623, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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