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P49 RYV

1997 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,077 mi
Last recorded59,077 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 RYV
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 59,077 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 56,429 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 52,793 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 52,791 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 48,553 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 48,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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 RYV is a 1997 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P49 RYV, 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 RYV registered?

P49 RYV is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P49 RYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P49 RYV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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