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P11 LEH

1997 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,671 mi
Last recorded107,671 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 LEH
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 107,671 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp broken

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp broken

Fail 15 Sep 2025 107,045 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp broken

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp broken

Pass 8 Oct 2024 97,525 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp broken

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp broken

Fail 19 Sep 2024 97,408 miles

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp broken

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp broken

Pass 15 Sep 2023 89,685 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 89,685 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 89,514 miles

Emissions unable to be completed majour exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 82,524 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 82,524 miles

Offside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 78,927 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal pulsing on brake test,all performance criteria met though.

drivers door window out of runners and insecure

rear silencer poor codition

Fail 20 Aug 2021 78,895 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal pulsing on brake test,all performance criteria met though.

drivers door window out of runners and insecure

rear silencer poor codition

Pass 20 Aug 2020 75,539 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 75,539 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 71,145 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front tyre cracking on tread

Fail 19 Aug 2019 71,139 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 9 Aug 2018 67,546 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 67,546 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,118 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,284 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 64,516 miles

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 20 Aug 2015 64,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2014 63,027 miles

both sides rear brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre badly worn!

nearside rear brake pads getting low

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 21 Aug 2014 63,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides rear brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre badly worn!

nearside rear brake pads getting low

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,804 miles

both sides rear brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre badly worn

Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,181 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

imbalance front brakes

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,390 miles

nearside front tyre wearing

Fail 26 Aug 2011 50,390 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing

Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,831 miles

exhaust middle section very corroded

offside rear tyre worn, nearside front wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2009 41,187 miles

offside rear tyre worn

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

Fail 5 Aug 2009 41,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre worn

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

Fail 11 Aug 2008 36,319 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,319 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 34,158 miles

all tyres were under inflated (below 20 psi )

Pass 22 May 2006 32,727 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 32,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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P11 LEH is a 1997 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 95,906 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 P11 LEH, 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 29 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P11 LEH is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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