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P618 KVV

1997 Rover 623

Gold Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,499 mi
Last recorded101,499 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 KVV
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 101,499 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 100,427 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 99,007 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 97,611 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 96,141 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 93,948 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 91,856 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 89,480 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 87,605 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 85,691 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 83,110 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 83,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 80,452 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 77,110 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 73,618 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 73,618 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P618 KVV is a 1997 Rover 623 in Gold with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P618 KVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P618 KVV registered?

P618 KVV is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P618 KVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P618 KVV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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