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P611 TAM

1997 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,267 mi
Last recorded153,267 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP611 TAM
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 153,267 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 153,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 150,357 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 150,357 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 141,240 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 131,181 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 131,181 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 122,179 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 122,179 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 112,890 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 103,772 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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P611 TAM is a 1997 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P611 TAM, 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 P611 TAM registered?

P611 TAM is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P611 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P611 TAM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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