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P338 HRW

1997 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,823 mi
Last recorded125,823 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 HRW
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 125,823 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 117,995 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 95,555 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 90,112 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 85,411 miles

1.all advisories still stand as per m.o.t test carried out on the 25/07/2006.

Fail 25 Jul 2006 85,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1.advise both front outer c.v gaitors are starting to perish.

2.advise both front brake discs are corrodeing on inner & outer faces.

3. advise nearside & offside rear antiroll bar links lower rubber bushes are splitting.

4.rear anti roll bar is corrodeing.

5.advise play in steering rack nearside & offside.

6.advise slight movement in nearside & offside steering rack track rod ends.

Pass 19 Aug 2005 80,376 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Rear registration plate in poor condition

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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P338 HRW is a 1997 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P338 HRW, 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 P338 HRW registered?

P338 HRW is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P338 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P338 HRW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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