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N240 WAC

1996 Rover 623

Grey Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,399 mi
Last recorded128,399 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN240 WAC
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 128,399 miles

Brake pedal feels soft on first application.

Dust covers on both front lower ball joints and offside front upper ball joint deteriorated.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded towards rear of vehicle.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 126,241 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 126,238 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 122,854 miles

rear brakes only just met efficencey req

slight exuast leak

Pass 11 May 2010 120,178 miles

Exhaust blowing from center pipe

Fail 10 May 2010 120,146 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust blowing from center pipe

Pass 13 May 2009 118,459 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 118,459 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 113,929 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 105,695 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 98,750 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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N240 WAC is a 1996 Rover 623 in Grey with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N240 WAC, 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 N240 WAC registered?

N240 WAC is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N240 WAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N240 WAC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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