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P671 VNP

1997 Rover 623

Silver Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,095 mi
Last recorded140,095 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP671 VNP
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 140,095 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 140,094 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 137,125 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 134,088 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 133,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 130,196 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 130,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 125,629 miles

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

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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P671 VNP is a 1997 Rover 623 in Silver with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P671 VNP, 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 P671 VNP registered?

P671 VNP is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P671 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P671 VNP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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