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P56 SYG

1997 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,205 mi
Last recorded141,205 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 SYG
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 141,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to both rear outer wheelarches

nearside rear brake discs backing plate corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2017 141,200 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch / sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner surface (3.5.1i)

corrosion to both rear outer wheelarches

nearside rear brake discs backing plate corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 130,070 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 118,808 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 107,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 97,671 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 97,671 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 92,625 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 84,895 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 77,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,107 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 61,895 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 60,814 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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P56 SYG is a 1997 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P56 SYG, 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 P56 SYG registered?

P56 SYG is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P56 SYG safe to buy?

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