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P230 NEG

1997 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,346 mi
Last recorded149,346 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 NEG
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 149,346 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f set belt buckle casing damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2013 149,346 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f set belt buckle casing damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2012 143,422 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2012 143,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 137,658 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 137,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 132,116 miles

outer edges of rear tyres worn

vehicle has been unused for about 2 years

Fail 5 Mar 2010 132,116 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

outer edges of rear tyres worn

vehicle has been unused for about 2 years

Pass 25 Feb 2008 130,019 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 126,659 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2006 124,101 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 124,101 miles

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

slight play in o/s/r wheel

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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P230 NEG is a 1997 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P230 NEG, 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 P230 NEG registered?

P230 NEG is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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