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P697 HOA

1997 Rover 623

Gold Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,039 mi
Last recorded82,039 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 HOA
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 82,039 miles

handbrake reserve travel just upto standard

o/s cv boot weeping grease

Pass 17 Jun 2009 78,055 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 78,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 74,081 miles

o/s rear seat belt not tested due to a child sit fitted.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 67,063 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 58,688 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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P697 HOA is a 1997 Rover 623 in Gold with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P697 HOA, 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 P697 HOA registered?

P697 HOA is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P697 HOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P697 HOA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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