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P49 FJM

1997 Rover 623

Silver Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,245 mi
Last recorded153,245 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 FJM
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 153,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 153,242 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 140,820 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 140,816 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 127,610 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 109,856 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 109,856 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P49 FJM is a 1997 Rover 623 in Silver with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P49 FJM, 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 P49 FJM registered?

P49 FJM is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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