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P321 CCE

1996 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,648 mi
Last recorded148,648 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 CCE
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 148,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front number plate detriated

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust blowing

Fail 8 Nov 2014 148,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front number plate detriated

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 12 Oct 2013 146,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 146,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 143,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil leak

slight exhaust blow

slight misting of oil around osr caliper

Fail 2 Nov 2012 143,620 miles

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine oil leak

front body damage

slight exhaust blow

slight misting of oil around osr caliper

Pass 10 Nov 2011 138,595 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 130,534 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 130,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2009 122,158 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 122,158 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 112,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre very low

o/s/f slight brake bind

o/s/r brake bind on limit

oil leak

rear brake pads geting low

Fail 10 Dec 2008 112,849 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre very low

o/s/f slight brake bind

o/s/r brake bind on limit

oil leak

rear brake pads geting low

Pass 19 Jan 2008 106,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

metal brake pipe to n/s/r flexi & front to rear pipes quite rusty & pitted

n/s centre chassis section quite badly distorted & damaged from impact ( under floorpan)

o/s headlamp lens cracked & damaged

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Fail 17 Jan 2008 106,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

metal brake pipe to n/s/r flexi & front to rear pipes quite rusty & pitted

n/s centre chassis section quite badly distorted & damaged from impact ( under floorpan)

o/s headlamp lens cracked & damaged

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 27 Jan 2007 103,048 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 95,841 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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P321 CCE is a 1996 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P321 CCE, 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.

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What year was P321 CCE registered?

P321 CCE is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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