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P716 MDT

1997 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

213,256 mi
Last recorded213,256 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 MDT
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 213,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 211,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2014 211,532 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 206,984 miles

srs light on

Fail 29 May 2012 206,984 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

srs light on

Pass 14 May 2011 204,768 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 204,764 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 202,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag light on

bad oil leak

engine idle speed too high

front numberplate deteriorating

n/s front wheel arch damaged

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

o/s rear lens cracked

Fail 7 Apr 2010 202,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag light on

bad oil leak

engine idle speed too high

front numberplate deteriorating

n/s front wheel arch damaged

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

o/s rear lens cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2009 200,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

idle valve faulty

n/s and o/s wheel arch damage

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2009 200,197 miles

idle valve faulty

n/s and o/s wheel arch damage

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2008 198,342 miles

both h/lamp reflector deteriorated

front plate deterioration

some binding o/s/r on hand brake

Fail 28 Mar 2008 198,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both h/lamp reflector deteriorated

engine idle erratic

front plate deterioration

some binding n/s/r brake

Pass 26 Mar 2007 195,129 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 195,129 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 82,087 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT BINDING † †BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON EDGE † †O/S/R TYRE SOFT † †BOTH HEADLIGHT IMAGES POOR † †CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

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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P716 MDT is a 1997 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 P716 MDT, 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 P716 MDT registered?

P716 MDT is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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