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P28 BER

1996 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,340 mi
Last recorded127,340 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 BER
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 127,340 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 127,338 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 125,930 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 125,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 122,798 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 122,798 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 120,370 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2005 120,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P28 BER is a 1996 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P28 BER, 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 P28 BER registered?

P28 BER is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P28 BER safe to buy?

The MOT history for P28 BER shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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