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N201 BGM

1996 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,996 mi
Last recorded160,996 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN201 BGM
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 160,996 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 156,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

srs on parking brake leaver high

Fail 18 Oct 2007 155,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake lever travel high

Pass 5 Oct 2006 140,231 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 149,845 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 145,229 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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N201 BGM is a 1996 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N201 BGM, 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 N201 BGM registered?

N201 BGM is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 11 July 1996.

Is N201 BGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N201 BGM shows 6 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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