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P31 EJB

1997 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,469 mi
Last recorded98,469 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 EJB
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 98,469 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 98,017 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 97,463 miles

Oil leak

advice both brake discs pitted.

Pass 21 May 2012 96,857 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 95,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2010 94,515 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 94,506 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 92,975 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 90,751 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 90,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 89,567 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 89,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 88,411 miles

oil leak

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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P31 EJB is a 1997 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P31 EJB, 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 P31 EJB registered?

P31 EJB is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P31 EJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 EJB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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