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N891 YON

1996 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,437 mi
Last recorded173,437 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 YON
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 173,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine leaking oil

Pass 22 Mar 2013 166,923 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 160,440 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 160,440 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 153,465 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s headlight

Fail 14 Mar 2011 153,465 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to n/s headlight

Pass 24 Mar 2010 146,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 146,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 140,503 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 130,739 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 121,899 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 115,013 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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N891 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 75%.

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 N891 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 N891 YON registered?

N891 YON is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 26 February 1996.

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