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P262 HKV

1996 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,368 mi
Last recorded132,368 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 HKV
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 May 2011 132,368 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 128,766 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 128,766 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 123,205 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 115,511 miles

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

n/s front tyre small cut on inner side wall

Fail 26 Sep 2008 115,177 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre small cut on inner side wall

Pass 26 Sep 2007 108,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 108,485 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 102,272 miles

Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 97,626 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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P262 HKV is a 1996 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P262 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

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What year was P262 HKV registered?

P262 HKV is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P262 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P262 HKV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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