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P708 AWV

1996 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,800 mi
Last recorded100,800 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 AWV
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 100,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 1 Oct 2009 100,796 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Oct 2008 83,723 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light has one bulb inop

o/s/f thin on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2007 66,002 miles

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

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 20 Oct 2006 61,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 53,654 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 281,181 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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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P708 AWV is a 1996 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Rover 623 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 96,487 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 P708 AWV, 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 30 years old, this Rover 623 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P708 AWV registered?

P708 AWV is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P708 AWV safe to buy?

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