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N708 VGM

1995 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

104,274 mi
Last recorded104,274 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 62396,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN708 VGM
MakeRover
Model623
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2011 104,274 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2010 97,975 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 97,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 90,995 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight engine oil leak

front subframe has surface corrosion

rear subframe and antiroll bar have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2008 90,995 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight engine oil leak

front subframe has surface corrosion

rear subframe and antiroll bar have surface corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2008 90,995 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight engine oil leak

front subframe has surface corrosion

rear subframe and antiroll bar have surface corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2007 84,826 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 84,826 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rust forming fuel tank fading rear n/o/plate

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2006 74,048 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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N708 VGM is a 1995 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N708 VGM, 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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N708 VGM is a 1995 Rover 623, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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