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N488 FSP

1995 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

190,567 mi
Last recorded190,567 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 62396,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 FSP
MakeRover
Model623
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2013 190,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 177,472 miles

ENGINE AND GEARBOX SATURATED IN OIL

FUEL FILLER PIPES BADLY CORRODED

O/S/R DOOR NOT OPENING WITH CENTRAL LOCKING

Fail 9 Nov 2012 177,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ENGINE AND GEARBOX SATURATED IN OIL

FUEL FILLER PIPES BADLY CORRODED

O/S/R DOOR NOT OPENING WITH CENTRAL LOCKING

Pass 15 Nov 2011 163,657 miles

O/S/R DOOR CENTRAL LOCKING INNOP

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES TORN AT ENDS

HEATSHIELD ABOVE REAR EXHAUST BOX SPLIT/INSECURE ROTTEN

O/S/F DROP LINK BUSHES SPLIT

O/S/F INDICATOR SHOWING PARTIAL WHITE LIGHT

O/S/F TYRE BADLY FEATHERED[INSIDE EDGE]

OIL SATURATED AROUND FRONT AND REAR ENDS OF ENGINE

Fail 11 Nov 2011 163,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES TORN AT ENDS

HEATSHIELD ABOVE REAR EXHAUST BOX SPLIT/INSECURE ROTTEN

O/S/F DROP LINK BUSHES SPLIT

O/S/F INDICATOR SHOWING PARTIAL WHITE LIGHT

O/S/F TYRE BADLY FEATHERED[INSIDE EDGE]

O/S/R DOOR CENTRAL LOCKING INNOP

OIL SATURATED AROUND FRONT AND REAR ENDS OF ENGINE

Pass 12 Nov 2010 150,998 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER C.V BOOTS CRACKING IN GROOVES

CORROSION SHOWING ON BOTH CHASSIS LEGS

EXHAUST SHOWING LEAK AT CATALYST

N/S AND O/S/R TOP SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SPLITTING

O/S/R DOOR NOT OPENING THROUGH CENTRAL LOCKING

OIL SATURATED AROUND TOP AND BOTTOM OF ENGINE

Fail 12 Nov 2010 150,998 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT OUTER C.V BOOTS CRACKING IN GROOVES

CORROSION SHOWING ON BOTH CHASSIS LEGS

EXHAUST SHOWING LEAK AT CATALYST

N/S AND O/S/R TOP SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SPLITTING

O/S/R DOOR NOT OPENING THROUGH CENTRAL LOCKING

OIL SATURATED AROUND TOP AND BOTTOM OF ENGINE

Pass 31 Dec 2009 139,440 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 139,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 124,383 miles

Front wipers just starting to split

Handbrake lever travel high and nearing stop

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

OSR tyre wall rubber cracking

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 111,505 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Dec 2007 111,505 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2006 96,722 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 96,722 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both front wipers are torn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2005 84,987 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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N488 FSP is a 1995 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 N488 FSP, 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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N488 FSP is a 1995 Rover 623, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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