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P448 KUK

1997 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,596 mi
Last recorded119,596 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 KUK
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2015 119,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 119,596 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 113,325 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 113,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 103,988 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 103,988 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 96,808 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 96,808 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 88,410 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 80,984 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 73,820 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 73,820 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 66,381 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 66,381 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 60,799 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 60,799 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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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P448 KUK is a 1997 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P448 KUK, 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 P448 KUK registered?

P448 KUK is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P448 KUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P448 KUK shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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