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N853 YON

1996 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,793 mi
Last recorded114,793 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN853 YON
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 114,793 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 109,986 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 104,980 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 102,883 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 102,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r brake disc worn

split pins missing from n/s track rod and top ball joint

Pass 20 Oct 2010 98,493 miles

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

sill covers fitted,unable to check condition

Fail 20 Oct 2010 98,493 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted,unable to check condition

Pass 29 Oct 2009 94,583 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 94,573 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 89,979 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 89,904 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 86,365 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 86,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to check for corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2006 82,983 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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N853 YON is a 1996 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N853 YON, 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 N853 YON registered?

N853 YON is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N853 YON safe to buy?

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