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P131 DTA

1997 Rover 623

Gold Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,438 mi
Last recorded99,438 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 DTA
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 99,438 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

cv boots cracking

handbrake travel

os front shocker damp

os rear tyre worn

Fail 16 Jun 2010 99,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to brake pipes

cv boots cracking

handbrake travel

os front shocker damp

os rear tyre worn

Pass 29 Jun 2009 90,492 miles

cv boots cracking

os front shocker damp

Fail 26 Jun 2009 90,482 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

cv boots cracking

os front shocker damp

Pass 27 Jun 2008 84,897 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 78,756 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 78,756 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under engine oil leaks.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 68,846 miles

front registration plate deteriorating

nearside wiper blade starting to split at end

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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P131 DTA is a 1997 Rover 623 in Gold with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P131 DTA, 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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What year was P131 DTA registered?

P131 DTA is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P131 DTA safe to buy?

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