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P388 BPM

1996 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,578 mi
Last recorded64,578 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 BPM
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,578 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 64,578 miles

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

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

observed damage to n/s/f door

Pass 16 Sep 2009 63,231 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level brake light not working

slight perishing to nearside front tyre

slight surface corrosion throughout

Fail 15 Sep 2009 63,231 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level brake light not working

slight perishing to nearside front tyre

slight surface corrosion throughout

Pass 10 Oct 2008 58,369 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 58,367 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 51,667 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 45,764 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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P388 BPM is a 1996 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P388 BPM, 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 P388 BPM registered?

P388 BPM is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P388 BPM safe to buy?

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