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P406 KVV

1997 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,272 mi
Last recorded94,272 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 KVV
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 94,272 miles

nsf c.v. boot deterorated and slight weeping

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2013 94,272 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nsf c.v. boot deterorated and slight weeping

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 88,024 miles

srs light on

Fail 8 Dec 2011 88,022 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

srs light on

Pass 25 Nov 2010 83,706 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 79,071 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 79,056 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2008 70,407 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 652,509 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 65,246 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 60,690 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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P406 KVV 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 P406 KVV, 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 P406 KVV registered?

P406 KVV is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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