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P189 LNH

1997 Rover 623

Gold Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,530 mi
Last recorded87,530 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 LNH
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 87,530 miles

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

Fuel filler pipe rusted

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 87,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel filler pipe rusted

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

offside wiper split

Fail 14 Oct 2010 86,486 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 86,486 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 85,457 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 84,220 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 84,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 82,901 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 81,403 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 74,652 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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P189 LNH is a 1997 Rover 623 in Gold with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P189 LNH, 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 P189 LNH registered?

P189 LNH is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P189 LNH safe to buy?

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