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N237 YOV

1996 Rover 623

Black Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,680 mi
Last recorded143,680 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN237 YOV
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2008 143,680 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 133,066 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 133,066 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 116,877 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 101,659 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 101,483 miles

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

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

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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N237 YOV is a 1996 Rover 623 in Black with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N237 YOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N237 YOV registered?

N237 YOV is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N237 YOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N237 YOV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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