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N407 MGN

1996 Rover 623

Grey Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

62,114 mi
Last recorded62,114 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN407 MGN
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 62,114 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 62,114 miles

Central Rear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust seperated and rotted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust snapped and rotted at rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts on edges some cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2023 54,562 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 54,561 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside & nearside rear chassis/inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 52,388 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 52,388 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 52,037 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 51,776 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 51,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,401 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 51,398 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 49,830 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 48,335 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,488 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 47,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,919 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 46,914 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,183 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2014 46,183 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2013 45,474 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,797 miles

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

backbox rusted

Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,130 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 43,128 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,218 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,358 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 40,196 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 40,196 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 35,210 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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N407 MGN is a 1996 Rover 623 in Grey with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 N407 MGN, 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 N407 MGN registered?

N407 MGN is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N407 MGN shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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