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N838 RRW

1996 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

94,197 mi
Last recorded94,197 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN838 RRW
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2008 94,197 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 90,149 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 90,149 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 77,062 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 76,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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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N838 RRW is a 1996 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc 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 N838 RRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N838 RRW registered?

N838 RRW is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is N838 RRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N838 RRW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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