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P805 XUB

1997 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,117 mi
Last recorded97,117 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP805 XUB
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2011 97,117 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 97,117 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 94,998 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 94,995 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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)

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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P805 XUB is a 1997 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P805 XUB, 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 P805 XUB registered?

P805 XUB is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P805 XUB safe to buy?

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