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P842 YRU

1997 Rover 623

Gold Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,413 mi
Last recorded73,413 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 YRU
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 73,413 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2008 63,237 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 63,141 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 52,846 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 44,454 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 44,454 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P842 YRU is a 1997 Rover 623 in Gold with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P842 YRU, 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 P842 YRU registered?

P842 YRU is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P842 YRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P842 YRU 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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