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P623 BDF

1997 Rover 623

Grey Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,285 mi
Last recorded159,285 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP623 BDF
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 159,285 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 159,284 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 151,250 miles

Off side rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 146,810 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 140,071 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 134,320 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 128,327 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 121,691 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 May 2008 121,691 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 May 2007 115,819 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 108,537 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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P623 BDF is a 1997 Rover 623 in Grey with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P623 BDF, 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 P623 BDF registered?

P623 BDF is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P623 BDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P623 BDF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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