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P320 VTM

1997 Rover 623

Gold Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,538 mi
Last recorded99,538 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 VTM
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 99,538 miles

Both front outer CV gaiters perished

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Stone damage to offside headlamp and has condensation

Fail 12 Feb 2008 99,455 miles

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

Both front outer CV gaiters perished

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Steel wheel fitted to offside rear

Stone damage to offside headlamp and has condensation

Pass 5 Jan 2007 89,840 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 89,253 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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P320 VTM is a 1997 Rover 623 in Gold with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P320 VTM, 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 P320 VTM registered?

P320 VTM is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P320 VTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P320 VTM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P320 VTM have outstanding finance?

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