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N39 JFR

1996 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,706 mi
Last recorded149,706 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN39 JFR
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2008 149,706 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2008 149,706 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2007 135,578 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 135,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 117,824 miles

battery not secure in tray

fluid bottle on abs unit on minimum mark

Fail 23 Dec 2005 117,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery not secure in tray

fluid bottle on abs unit on minimum mark

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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N39 JFR is a 1996 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,259cc 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 N39 JFR, 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 N39 JFR registered?

N39 JFR is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is N39 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N39 JFR 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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