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P209 EOE

1996 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

162,485 mi
Last recorded162,485 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 EOE
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2007 162,485 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Handbrake lever travel is high †Air bag light is on †Near side door mirror is cracked †Bonnet is only on safety catch as lock is seized †Near side and off side lower ball joints are worn

Pass 25 Jan 2006 155,851 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 155,851 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Handbrake lever travel is excessive †Near side door mirror is broken †Centre stop light has a bulb not working †Rack is worn †Near side outer CV gator is perished †Lower ball joints are worn

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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P209 EOE is a 1996 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 96,487 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 P209 EOE, 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 30 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P209 EOE registered?

P209 EOE is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P209 EOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P209 EOE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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