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P249 HKV

1996 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,088 mi
Last recorded47,088 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 HKV
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 47,088 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 44,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

handbrake travel

o/s/f and both rear tyres perishing/cracked

Fail 7 May 2013 44,011 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

handbrake travel

o/s/f and both rear tyres perishing/cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,523 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 43,523 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 39,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,955 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 38,275 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 37,616 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 35,695 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 35,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,358 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,700 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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P249 HKV is a 1996 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P249 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.

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What year was P249 HKV registered?

P249 HKV is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P249 HKV safe to buy?

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