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N855 YON

1996 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,388 mi
Last recorded145,388 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN855 YON
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 145,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 140,831 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 140,825 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 137,128 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 137,125 miles

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

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 133,825 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 128,074 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 128,071 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 123,395 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 123,207 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 113,850 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 103,039 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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N855 YON is a 1996 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N855 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 N855 YON registered?

N855 YON is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 26 February 1996.

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