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P623 HRW

1996 Rover 623

Gold Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,749 mi
Last recorded42,749 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP623 HRW
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 42,749 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 42,744 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 42,732 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 42,732 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2015 42,609 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2015 42,609 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2014 41,105 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 41,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 39,630 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 38,222 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 38,173 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 38,168 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,110 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,051 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Sep 2006 37,993 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 HRW is a 1996 Rover 623 in Gold with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1996 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 96,487 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 HRW, 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 30 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P623 HRW?

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What year was P623 HRW registered?

P623 HRW is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P623 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P623 HRW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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