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P650 MHP

1997 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,414 mi
Last recorded86,414 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP650 MHP
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 86,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from split weld on middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake high may need adjusting

Pass 17 Jan 2019 82,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sills obscured

Fail 14 Jan 2019 82,349 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills rear ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sills obscured

Pass 11 Jan 2018 82,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 195/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 195/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

car has various body corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,677 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 81,674 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 79,513 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 78,143 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 76,249 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 74,198 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 74,198 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 728,383 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 72,383 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 68,745 miles

c.v boots starting to crack

Pass 12 Jan 2010 65,332 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 61,945 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bulb out in upper stop lamp. both rear tyres down to approx 2.00mm

Pass 7 Jan 2009 61,945 miles

bulb out in upper stop lamp. both rear tyres down to approx 2.00mm

Pass 8 Jan 2008 58,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

may require tracking

Fail 8 Jan 2008 58,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

may require tracking

Pass 9 Jan 2007 54,936 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 54,936 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2006 51,133 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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P650 MHP is a 1997 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P650 MHP, 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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P650 MHP is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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