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V693 MVX

1999 Rover 623

Grey Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,621 mi
Last recorded94,621 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 62379,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV693 MVX
MakeRover
Model623
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2011 94,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 88,454 miles

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

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

o/s/r hannd brake low

Fail 14 Sep 2009 79,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 79,661 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 68,640 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 68,640 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 62,818 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 62,818 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 55,247 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2005 48,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 48,589 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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V693 MVX is a 1999 Rover 623 in Grey with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 79,451 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 V693 MVX, 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 27 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V693 MVX?

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What year was V693 MVX registered?

V693 MVX is a 1999 Rover 623, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V693 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V693 MVX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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