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P140 OKO

1997 Rover 623

Gold Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,098 mi
Last recorded176,098 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 OKO
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2015 176,098 miles

front brake discs worn

front pads low

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 163,943 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 153,754 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 136,833 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 128,262 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 119,806 miles

slight binding n/s/r brake

Pass 18 Dec 2009 110,219 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 110,219 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 99,722 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 99,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Dec 2007 89,212 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 89,212 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 78,144 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 66,568 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 66,568 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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P140 OKO is a 1997 Rover 623 in Gold with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P140 OKO, 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 P140 OKO registered?

P140 OKO is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P140 OKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P140 OKO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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