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N173 OHB

1996 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,719 mi
Last recorded130,719 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 OHB
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2007 130,719 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 130,719 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges,

slight play in rear antiroll bar drop link bushes

Pass 8 Mar 2006 124,463 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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N173 OHB is a 1996 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N173 OHB, 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 N173 OHB registered?

N173 OHB is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N173 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N173 OHB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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