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P25 WHY

1997 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,903 mi
Last recorded92,903 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 WHY
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 92,903 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 92,903 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 85,981 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2012 85,979 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 78,385 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 78,374 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,382 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 68,976 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 65,254 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 60,704 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 60,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 54,584 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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P25 WHY is a 1997 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P25 WHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P25 WHY registered?

P25 WHY is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P25 WHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P25 WHY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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