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N918 WVJ

1996 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,923 mi
Last recorded133,923 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN918 WVJ
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 133,923 miles

both rear brakes draging

centre stop lamp some bulbs not working

engine oil level low

Fail 22 Dec 2009 133,916 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brakes draging

centre stop lamp some bulbs not working

engine oil level low

Fail 12 Oct 2009 132,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil level low

Pass 13 Oct 2008 128,142 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 128,136 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 123,448 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE; long parking brake travel / front brakes showing im-balance. [attention required].

Pass 5 Sep 2006 115,413 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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N918 WVJ is a 1996 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N918 WVJ, 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 N918 WVJ registered?

N918 WVJ is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 3 July 1996.

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