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P826 GVP

1996 Rover 623

Green Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,792 mi
Last recorded155,792 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 62396,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP826 GVP
MakeRover
Model623
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 155,792 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 149,054 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 149,054 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 139,910 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 139,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 125,819 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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P826 GVP is a 1996 Rover 623 in Green with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P826 GVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P826 GVP registered?

P826 GVP is a 1996 Rover 623, first registered on 9 December 1996.

Is P826 GVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P826 GVP shows 6 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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