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P665 FFJ

1997 Rover 623

White Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,237 mi
Last recorded77,237 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP665 FFJ
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2010 77,237 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,237 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 72,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 72,311 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 69,709 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 69,709 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 67,297 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 67,243 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 64,285 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 64,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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P665 FFJ is a 1997 Rover 623 in White with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P665 FFJ, 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 P665 FFJ registered?

P665 FFJ is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P665 FFJ safe to buy?

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