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M897 WJE

1995 Rover 623

White Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,869 mi
Last recorded45,869 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 62396,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM897 WJE
MakeRover
Model623
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 45,869 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2011 45,869 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 41,266 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 41,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 40,395 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 39,224 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2008 39,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 37,827 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 36,362 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 36,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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M897 WJE is a 1995 Rover 623 in White with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 96,568 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 M897 WJE, 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 31 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M897 WJE registered?

M897 WJE is a 1995 Rover 623, first registered on 12 June 1995.

Is M897 WJE safe to buy?

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