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P674 VFU

1997 Rover 623

Silver Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,166 mi
Last recorded82,166 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP674 VFU
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 82,166 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 82,166 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 82,020 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 82,020 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 81,528 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 80,411 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 78,793 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 78,791 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 76,910 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 76,908 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2009 74,258 miles

corroded centre exhaust has minor leak of gases (at joint to rear)

Pass 15 May 2008 70,717 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 66,649 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 66,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 61,576 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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P674 VFU is a 1997 Rover 623 in Silver with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P674 VFU, 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 P674 VFU registered?

P674 VFU is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P674 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P674 VFU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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