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N794 SMX

1995 Rover 623

White Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

185,479 mi
Last recorded185,479 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Rover 62396,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN794 SMX
MakeRover
Model623
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 185,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 182,192 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2016 182,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2015 78,975 miles

O/S front wheel bearing slightly rough when it rotated

O/S rear wheel arch corroded

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 78,975 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

O/S front wheel bearing slightly rough when it rotated

O/S rear wheel arch corroded

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 71,756 miles

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

O/S front tyre wearing low on a inner edge

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 71,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside rear arch corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 164,955 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2012 159,671 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 59,656 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2010 153,763 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 149,361 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 149,361 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 149,273 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 146,094 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2008 146,094 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 141,846 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 141,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 129,040 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 129,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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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N794 SMX is a 1995 Rover 623 in White with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 N794 SMX, 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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N794 SMX is a 1995 Rover 623, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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