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M970 YBD

1994 Rover 623

White Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,383 mi
Last recorded95,383 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 623105,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM970 YBD
MakeRover
Model623
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 95,383 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 93,119 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 90,497 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 90,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 87,893 miles

hand brake travel slightly high

Pass 31 Oct 2008 85,046 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 85,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2008 84,064 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 84,064 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 81,974 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 81,965 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 79,034 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 79,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

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 YBD is a 1994 Rover 623 in White with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M970 YBD, 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 M970 YBD registered?

M970 YBD is a 1994 Rover 623, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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