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V895 JPU

1999 Rover 623

Grey Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,771 mi
Last recorded112,771 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 62379,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV895 JPU
MakeRover
Model623
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 112,771 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 107,152 miles

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

Offside Front cv boot slight leak /cracking

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 100,795 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 100,795 miles

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 95,878 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 95,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 92,371 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 89,468 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 89,468 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 85,034 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Aug 2020 85,034 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2019 80,726 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 80,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2016 79,758 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,954 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,209 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 77,714 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 76,425 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 75,780 miles

front suspension is soft

Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,834 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 72,521 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 72,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 70,268 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 64,828 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 64,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 58,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 58,466 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 51,180 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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V895 JPU is a 1999 Rover 623 in Grey with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V895 JPU, 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

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What year was V895 JPU registered?

V895 JPU is a 1999 Rover 623, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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