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N953 XOB

1996 Rover 623

Black Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,237 mi
Last recorded111,237 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN953 XOB
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 111,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 111,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 103,709 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 103,664 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 98,589 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 92,094 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 92,094 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XOB is a 1996 Rover 623 in Black 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 N953 XOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N953 XOB registered?

N953 XOB is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is N953 XOB safe to buy?

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