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N858 YON

1996 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,641 mi
Last recorded127,641 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN858 YON
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 127,641 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 127,641 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 112,461 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 112,244 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 95,270 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 91,844 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 91,841 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 81,937 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 81,937 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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N858 YON is a 1996 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N858 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 N858 YON registered?

N858 YON is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N858 YON safe to buy?

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