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P274 HOC

1996 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,671 mi
Last recorded100,671 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 HOC
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 100,671 miles

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

outter sill cover fitted can not check sills

Pass 15 Nov 2011 82,801 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 82,801 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 76,262 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 56,177 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 47,883 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 45,759 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 45,311 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 45,311 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

h/brake req adjustment

Pass 14 Nov 2005 44,406 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2005 44,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front bumper damaged

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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P274 HOC is a 1996 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P274 HOC, 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 P274 HOC registered?

P274 HOC is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P274 HOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P274 HOC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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