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P235 MRW

1996 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,924 mi
Last recorded167,924 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 MRW
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 167,924 miles

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

fuel filler pipes corroded

idle intermitantly irratic

long hand brake travel

major oil leak

nail in orrside rear tyre

offside rear upper radius arm bush deteriorated

wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 2 Apr 2008 158,960 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 158,960 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 140,824 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 140,824 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 140,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

O/S FRONT TYRE IS ON LEGAL LIMIT.

O/S FRONT OUTER WHEEL RIM IS DAMAGED.

Pass 2 Dec 2005 132,193 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 132,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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P235 MRW is a 1996 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P235 MRW, 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 MRW?

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What year was P235 MRW registered?

P235 MRW is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is P235 MRW safe to buy?

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