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N953 XBU

1995 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,844 mi
Last recorded104,844 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 62396,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN953 XBU
MakeRover
Model623
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2013 104,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 104,844 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,967 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 98,963 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 92,744 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 85,625 miles

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

O/S side repeater lens missing

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn on edge

Fail 31 Aug 2010 85,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/r door will not open

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn on edge

Pass 17 Jul 2009 77,329 miles

n/s/front tyre 2mm on edge

rear number plate ageing

Fail 16 Jul 2009 77,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/front tyre 2mm on edge

rear number plate ageing

Pass 29 Jul 2008 73,366 miles

hand brake travell just o k

Fail 21 Jul 2008 73,366 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

hand brake travell just o k

Pass 19 Jul 2007 68,362 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 68,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

hand brake travell just o k

n//s/r tyre below 1.6mm on edge,2mmwear testable

Pass 7 Jul 2006 64,811 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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N953 XBU is a 1995 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 96,568 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 N953 XBU, 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 31 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N953 XBU registered?

N953 XBU is a 1995 Rover 623, first registered on 22 September 1995.

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