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P374 VGE

1997 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,095 mi
Last recorded110,095 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP374 VGE
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 110,095 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

condition of nearside front interior door handle.

deterioration of nearside front,outer drive-shaft boot.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 110,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

condition of nearside front interior door handle.

deterioration of nearside front,outer drive-shaft boot.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 108,755 miles

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Surface corrosion to various brake pipes.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 108,733 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Surface corrosion to various brake pipes.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 107,065 miles

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

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

damage to offside front wing and rear bumper.

Fail 1 Feb 2011 107,027 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to offside front wing and rear bumper.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 105,246 miles

Oil leak

offside rear & both front brake hoses contaminated with grease.

offside rear & offside front tyre wear low.

security of rear registration plate.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Fail 28 Jan 2010 105,216 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid dampness around offside rear brake caliper.

nearside rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

offside rear & both front brake hoses contaminated with grease.

offside rear & offside front tyre wear low.

security of rear registration plate.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 102,031 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 98,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

accident damage to o/s/f of vehicle.

long travel on footbrake pedal.

security of rear registration plate.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 96,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

deteriation to all brake discs

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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P374 VGE is a 1997 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P374 VGE, 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 P374 VGE registered?

P374 VGE is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P374 VGE safe to buy?

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