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P78 CBC

1996 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

135,849 mi
Last recorded135,849 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 CBC
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 135,849 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 135,837 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 130,155 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 123,876 miles

Both rear tyres are showing some signs of wear.

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

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

Fail 4 Mar 2010 123,819 miles

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

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

front pads low ....... o/s lower ball jont rubber split

Pass 2 Mar 2009 116,244 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 116,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 114,585 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Mar 2008 114,585 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Mar 2007 112,529 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 112,599 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Feb 2006 111,465 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 111,462 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P78 CBC is a 1996 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P78 CBC, 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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P78 CBC is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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