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P188 PEV

1997 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,987 mi
Last recorded86,987 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 PEV
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 86,987 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 82,602 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 815,782 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 81,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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P188 PEV is a 1997 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P188 PEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P188 PEV registered?

P188 PEV is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P188 PEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P188 PEV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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