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N150 VBD

1996 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,724 mi
Last recorded147,724 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN150 VBD
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2007 147,724 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 147,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

battery insecure

engine oil leak

front number plate split but obsuring letters

offside outer sill cover damadged

play at rear offside and nearside anti roll bar bushues

Pass 12 Oct 2006 133,278 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 133,278 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 63,380 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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N150 VBD is a 1996 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 96,487 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 N150 VBD, 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 30 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N150 VBD registered?

N150 VBD is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N150 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N150 VBD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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