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N655 NUF

1996 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,054 mi
Last recorded176,054 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN655 NUF
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2011 176,054 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slightly corroded

rear tailgate an bumper damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 68,624 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 68,619 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2008 164,955 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2008 64,955 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 155,643 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 155,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 143,677 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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N655 NUF is a 1996 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N655 NUF, 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 N655 NUF registered?

N655 NUF is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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