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P884 UNM

1997 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,352 mi
Last recorded113,352 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP884 UNM
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 113,352 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% and insecure (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil just starting (2.7.3)

Nearside Front accident damage

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre wall condition

Offside Front tyre wear on edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2017 113,352 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% and insecure (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil just starting (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre wall condition

Offside Front aCCCident damage

Offside Front tyre wear on edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2016 109,176 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% and loose (1.2.1b)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both, just starting (2.7.3)

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Jun 2016 109,176 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% and loose (1.2.1b)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both, just starting (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2015 106,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front head light slightly misty

oil leaks unknown

slight travel on foot peddel(pos rear brake adjustment)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 103,151 miles

Oil leak

front wipers starting to smear

nearside front shock slight leak oil

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil level low

Pass 6 Jun 2013 99,675 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front wiper blades smeary.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 90,560 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 90,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 84,217 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 84,214 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 84,214 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 80,229 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 75,036 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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P884 UNM is a 1997 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P884 UNM, 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 P884 UNM registered?

P884 UNM is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P884 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P884 UNM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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