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P408 KVV

1997 Rover 623

Grey Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,669 mi
Last recorded262,669 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 KVV
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 262,669 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 15 Apr 2010 253,316 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/rear foot and handbrake efficiency a little low

Pass 18 Mar 2009 243,561 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 243,561 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 238,884 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 238,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 228,196 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 228,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 219,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P408 KVV is a 1997 Rover 623 in Grey with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P408 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 P408 KVV registered?

P408 KVV is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P408 KVV safe to buy?

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