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P794 MHP

1997 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,441 mi
Last recorded82,441 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 MHP
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 82,441 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 82,441 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 78,053 miles

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 11 Dec 2010 74,904 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 71,335 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 71,335 miles

Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 67,692 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 63,668 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 60,137 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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P794 MHP is a 1997 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P794 MHP, 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 P794 MHP registered?

P794 MHP is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P794 MHP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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