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P235 HKV

1996 Rover 623

White Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,711 mi
Last recorded79,711 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 HKV
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 79,711 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 74,801 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 74,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 71,449 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 71,427 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 67,182 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2007 62,791 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 58,622 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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P235 HKV is a 1996 Rover 623 in White with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P235 HKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P235 HKV?

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What year was P235 HKV registered?

P235 HKV is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P235 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P235 HKV shows 8 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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