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P486 KVW

1997 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,483 mi
Last recorded108,483 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 KVW
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 108,483 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 104,577 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 22 Dec 2010 101,193 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 97,618 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 94,006 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 94,006 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 91,306 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 89,048 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 85,960 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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P486 KVW is a 1997 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P486 KVW, 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 P486 KVW registered?

P486 KVW is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P486 KVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P486 KVW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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