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P263 HMH

1996 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,173 mi
Last recorded117,173 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 HMH
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 117,173 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake pads are low

Fail 25 Jun 2012 117,173 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake pads are low

Pass 28 Sep 2010 113,229 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 105,364 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 105,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 98,066 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 87,090 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 76,174 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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P263 HMH is a 1996 Rover 623 in Green 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 P263 HMH, 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 P263 HMH registered?

P263 HMH is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P263 HMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P263 HMH 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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