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M970 LYO

1995 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,805 mi
Last recorded50,805 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover 62396,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM970 LYO
MakeRover
Model623
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 50,805 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box inlet (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 50,802 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box inlet (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 50,689 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 50,566 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box inlet (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 50,418 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 50,271 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Top cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake recorded 16%,it may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 3 Nov 2020 50,112 miles

Offside Parking brake recorded 16%,it may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 49,735 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,162 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt circlip (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 49,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt circlip (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,071 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,646 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 45,560 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,617 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,483 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 39,867 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 39,864 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,107 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 36,201 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 34,062 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 6 May 2008 31,942 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 29,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2006 27,188 miles

REAR SILENCER SHOWS SIGNS OF DETERIORATION LONGISH TRAVEL ON PARKING BRAKE

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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M970 LYO is a 1995 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 M970 LYO, 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 M970 LYO registered?

M970 LYO is a 1995 Rover 623, first registered on 17 May 1995.

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