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P724 BJB

1996 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,805 mi
Last recorded75,805 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP724 BJB
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 75,805 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2011 75,805 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 73,876 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 72,153 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2009 72,148 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2008 69,713 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 67,570 miles

advise parking brake efficiency 16%

not able to see front pads clearly †

Fail 17 Jan 2007 67,564 miles

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

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

not able to see front pads clearly

Pass 9 Jan 2006 63,140 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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P724 BJB is a 1996 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P724 BJB, 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.

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What year was P724 BJB registered?

P724 BJB is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is P724 BJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P724 BJB shows 9 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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