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P428 DJM

1997 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,007 mi
Last recorded61,007 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 DJM
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,007 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,127 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,672 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 49,069 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,812 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 38,865 miles

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

rear brake dicsx rusty and slightly pitted

Fail 22 Mar 2006 38,865 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

rear brake dicsx rusty and slightly pitted

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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P428 DJM is a 1997 Rover 623 in Blue 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 P428 DJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P428 DJM?

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What year was P428 DJM registered?

P428 DJM is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P428 DJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P428 DJM 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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