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N163 PKG

1996 Rover 623

Grey Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

131,993 mi
Last recorded131,993 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 PKG
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 131,993 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 131,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 126,800 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 126,800 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 119,263 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 119,243 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 119,200 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f cv bott cracking.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 112,490 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 112,490 miles

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

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

long travle hand 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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N163 PKG is a 1996 Rover 623 in Grey with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N163 PKG, 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 N163 PKG registered?

N163 PKG is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N163 PKG safe to buy?

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