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N643 VNH

1996 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,732 mi
Last recorded123,732 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN643 VNH
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 123,732 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 118,932 miles

as per advise sheet issued on 19/3/07

Fail 19 Mar 2007 118,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

cambelt last changed?

front tyres wearing unevenly possibly due to under inflation

fuel tank straps rusty

long travel on parking brake lever

offside headlamp beam image poor

oil leak present

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust section in poor condition

rear number plate poor

Pass 23 Mar 2006 110,503 miles

as per advise sheet issued on 22/3/06

Fail 22 Mar 2006 110,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cambelt last changed

front seat mechanisms worn

fuel tank support straps rusty

nearside wiper split

offside rear brake disc pitted

plastic sill covers fitted

slight difference between rear brakes rise and fall

various body damage

various oil leaks

wipers poor

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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N643 VNH is a 1996 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N643 VNH, 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 N643 VNH registered?

N643 VNH is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N643 VNH safe to buy?

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