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P378 MLY

1996 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,924 mi
Last recorded123,924 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 MLY
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 123,924 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 123,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 115,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 112,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 112,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 110,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 103,187 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre worn low and edges worn near VOID of tread on edges 195/60/15 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

added oil for emissions test

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

oil leak gear/// box engine

park brake has little resurve travel

Fail 8 Apr 2019 103,186 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre worn low and edges worn near VOID of tread on edges 195/60/15 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

added oil for emissions test

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

oil leak gear/// box engine

park brake has little resurve travel

Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,358 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r wheel arch corroded and holed

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 97,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box // centre box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 11 Apr 2017 92,549 miles

Offside Rear tyre is pearished.

center and rear exhaust boxs poor and slight leak.

Fail 9 Mar 2017 92,526 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded and rusty leaking gasses (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner near void of tread on inner edge 195/60/15

Oil leak ()

o/s/r tyre started to perish 195/60/15

washers poor

Pass 16 Mar 2016 89,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

covers on sills

parking brake on limit 16 percent

Fail 16 Mar 2016 89,370 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

covers on sills

Pass 18 Mar 2015 86,302 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 85,723 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 85,122 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 85,118 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 84,492 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 83,898 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs slightly pitted

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 16 Feb 2011 83,898 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs slightly pitted

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Nov 2009 81,376 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 81,376 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 78,066 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 78,066 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 77,395 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 71,315 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 69,829 miles

Nearside Rear 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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P378 MLY is a 1996 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P378 MLY, 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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P378 MLY is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 16 December 1996.

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