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N428 VHP

1995 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

52,111 mi
Last recorded52,111 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover 62396,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 VHP
MakeRover
Model623
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 52,111 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 50,165 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 50,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 47,900 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake travel long

Fail 3 Nov 2023 47,900 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake travel long

Pass 9 Nov 2022 44,641 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 42,234 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2020 40,208 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2019 37,924 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 36,434 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 36,187 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 35,998 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 35,998 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 35,737 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 35,447 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 35,056 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,810 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,618 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,246 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,688 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 33,019 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,295 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,485 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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N428 VHP is a 1995 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1995 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 96,568 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 N428 VHP, 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 31 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N428 VHP registered?

N428 VHP is a 1995 Rover 623, first registered on 30 October 1995.

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The MOT history for N428 VHP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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