MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,339 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
drivers door outer handle broken
front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
drivers door outer handle broken
front brake discs slightly worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
drivers door outer handel damaged
hand brake req adjusting
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
drivers door outer handel damaged
hand brake req adjusting
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 623?
Based on 34,804 MOT tests across 5,475 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P709 DCE is a 1997 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 P709 DCE, 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 P709 DCE registered?
P709 DCE is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 7 May 1997.
Is P709 DCE safe to buy?
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