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1997 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,618 mi
Last recorded86,618 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 CAD
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 86,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 21 Feb 2022 80,692 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 78,991 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [rear] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 78,723 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 78,723 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 78,271 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 77,563 miles

Rear lower wheel arches corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2018 77,563 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear lower wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 76,414 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

surface corrosion on most suspension components

Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,516 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,109 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Jul 2014 72,737 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,097 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2012 68,013 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,321 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 65,321 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,624 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 63,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009

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

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

X2 FRONT TYRES PERISHED

Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,766 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 60,986 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 57,621 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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P138 CAD is a 1997 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P138 CAD, 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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P138 CAD is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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