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P29 SGS

1997 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,938 mi
Last recorded105,938 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 SGS
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2008 105,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

front no plate cracked

o/s/r light lens cracked,not showing white light

Pass 27 Sep 2007 100,105 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s/r light lens cracked but not showing white light

Pass 14 Sep 2006 90,309 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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P29 SGS is a 1997 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P29 SGS, 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 P29 SGS registered?

P29 SGS is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P29 SGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P29 SGS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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