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P968 VYJ

1997 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,363 mi
Last recorded87,363 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 VYJ
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 87,363 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 87,363 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 83,967 miles

Battery insecure

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

rear numberplate not 100% but legible when tested

Fail 15 Jun 2009 83,965 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

rear numberplate not 100% but legible when tested

Pass 20 Jun 2008 77,557 miles

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

front numberplate not 100% but legible

Fail 19 Jun 2008 77,556 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front numberplate not 100% but legible

Pass 18 Jun 2007 71,963 miles

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

front numberplate not 100% but legible when tested

handbrake travel at maximum tolerance

srs light on

Pass 19 Jun 2006 67,070 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 67,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P968 VYJ is a 1997 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P968 VYJ, 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 P968 VYJ registered?

P968 VYJ is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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