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P2 SYB

1997 Rover 623

Gold Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

53,032 mi
Last recorded53,032 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 SYB
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 53,032 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 52,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 52,712 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 51,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake back plates corroded

underbody corrosion

underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2021 51,051 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear puncture

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 47,991 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 47,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2018 45,820 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underbody suspension corrosion

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2018 45,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underbody suspension corrosion

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,130 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 43,130 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,880 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,452 miles

unable to inspect inner rear brake pads.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 42,145 miles

unable to inspect inner rear brake pads.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 42,145 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to inspect inner rear brake pads.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 41,798 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,377 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 41,377 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,455 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,293 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,180 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,248 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 32,248 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 30,236 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,547 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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P2 SYB is a 1997 Rover 623 in Gold with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P2 SYB, 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.

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What year was P2 SYB registered?

P2 SYB is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P2 SYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P2 SYB shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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