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P768 TGF

1997 Rover 623

Black Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,842 mi
Last recorded124,842 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP768 TGF
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2013 124,842 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 124,842 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 115,938 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 115,938 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 111,168 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 111,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 111,168 miles

FRONT NUMBERPLATE CRACKED

SRS LIGHT ON

Fail 24 Jul 2010 111,142 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front nplate cracked

srs light on

Fail 22 Jul 2010 111,106 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front nplate cracked

srs light on

Pass 4 May 2009 109,733 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 108,295 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 106,723 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 106,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 102,406 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 102,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 102,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside 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.

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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P768 TGF is a 1997 Rover 623 in Black with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P768 TGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P768 TGF registered?

P768 TGF is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P768 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P768 TGF shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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