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P199 AFH

1997 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,868 mi
Last recorded102,868 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 AFH
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 102,868 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 102,868 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 94,333 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 87,163 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 79,258 miles

REAR NO PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED .

Fail 4 Jun 2008 79,258 miles

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

REAR NO PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED .

Pass 29 May 2007 70,058 miles

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

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

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

Squeak coming from nearside rear wheel, possibly brakes.

Fail 29 May 2007 70,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Squeak coming from nearside rear wheel, possibly brakes.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 62,626 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 62,626 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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P199 AFH is a 1997 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P199 AFH, 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 P199 AFH registered?

P199 AFH is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P199 AFH safe to buy?

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