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P635 DCE

1997 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,182 mi
Last recorded73,182 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 DCE
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 73,182 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 73,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 2 Dec 2014 66,832 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 62,194 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 62,192 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 61,007 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 58,544 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 54,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 49,855 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 43,059 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 36,168 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 35,195 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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P635 DCE is a 1997 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P635 DCE, 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 P635 DCE registered?

P635 DCE is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P635 DCE safe to buy?

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