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N762 XON

1996 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

181,357 mi
Last recorded181,357 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN762 XON
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2009 181,357 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

MIDDLE AND REAR BADLY CORRODED.

N/S FRONT HEADLIGHT DAMAGED.

N/S MIRROR BROKEN.

REAR DISCS BACK PLATES EXCESSIVELY CORRODED.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 178,274 miles

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

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

N/S/F Door mirror glass broken.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 178,274 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

N/S/F Door mirror glass broken.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 166,319 miles

N/S/F MIRROR CRACKED.SLIGHT LEAK REAR EXHAUST JOINT.REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS BUSHES WORN.FRONT PADS LOW,DISCS LIPPED AND WORN.END FLOAT N/S AND O/S STEERING RACK.O/S/R DISC DUST COVER CORRODED.

Fail 20 Apr 2007 166,319 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

N/S/F MIRROR CRACKED.SLIGHT LEAK REAR EXHAUST JOINT.REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS BUSHES WORN.FRONT PADS LOW,DISCS LIPPED AND WORN.END FLOAT STEERING RACK N/S AND O/S.O/S/R BRAKE DUST SHIELD CORRODED.N/S/R DISC IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 156,495 miles

FRONT DISCS LIPPED.REAR LINKARM BUSHES WORN.FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED BUT LEGIBLE.REAR NUMBER PLATE TARNISHED.SMALL LEAK REAR EXHAUST JOINT.

Fail 5 Apr 2006 156,495 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FRONT DISCS LIPPED.REAR LINKARM BUSHES WORN.FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED BUT READABLE.REAR NUMBER PLATE TARNISHED.SMALL LEAK REAR EXHAUST JOINT.

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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N762 XON is a 1996 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N762 XON, 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 N762 XON registered?

N762 XON is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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