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N423 LWU

1996 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,202 mi
Last recorded65,202 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN423 LWU
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 65,202 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,019 miles

exhaust leaking @ front flexy pipe

under guard insecure n/s/f

Pass 3 Feb 2015 64,329 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2014 62,977 miles

oil leak n/s/f driveshaft

Pass 5 Feb 2013 62,328 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 62,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 60,488 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 57,922 miles

Offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2010 55,791 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 55,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2009 52,545 miles

Oil leak

slight coorosion on brake pipes

Fail 11 Feb 2008 49,141 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 49,141 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 44,804 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2007 44,804 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2006 41,143 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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N423 LWU is a 1996 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N423 LWU, 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 N423 LWU registered?

N423 LWU is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is N423 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N423 LWU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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