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N98 XKR

1995 Rover 623

Grey Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,765 mi
Last recorded58,765 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 62396,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 XKR
MakeRover
Model623
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2012 58,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 55,934 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front top arm dust rubber split

Pass 30 Jul 2010 54,108 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked

rear sub frame damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2010 54,108 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked

offside rear tyre tread cracking & cuts

rear sub frame damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand/brake not locking

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges near to wear limiters

Pass 29 Jul 2008 47,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake travel long

nearside rear tyre starting to wear oninner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2007 44,085 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 44,085 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

car been standing

hand brake travel long

Pass 27 Jul 2006 41,899 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 41,894 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

near/side front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

slight exhaust blow joint

Pass 7 Jul 2005 38,801 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 38,801 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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N98 XKR is a 1995 Rover 623 in Grey with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N98 XKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N98 XKR registered?

N98 XKR is a 1995 Rover 623, first registered on 9 August 1995.

Is N98 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N98 XKR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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