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P985 VYJ

1997 Rover 623

Red Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,641 mi
Last recorded100,641 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 VYJ
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 100,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear slight leak from exhaust

Fail 21 Oct 2025 100,640 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear slight leak from exhaust

Pass 13 Nov 2024 98,104 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 98,098 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 94,688 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 94,679 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 91,251 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 91,242 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 89,142 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 89,130 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake low on effort

Pass 10 Nov 2020 87,832 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlamps have weak beam images

parking brake efficiency only just met

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Nov 2019 86,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Oct 2018 80,675 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 16 Oct 2018 80,663 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Nov 2017 75,827 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 71,060 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 71,033 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working offside (1.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 63,543 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 56,499 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 48,430 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 43,426 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,284 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 14,416 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 14,416 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 14,369 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 14,367 miles

airbag warning light stays on,nearside windscreen wiper split but still clearing the screen,

Pass 10 Feb 2006 14,337 miles

air bag worning light staying on

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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P985 VYJ is a 1997 Rover 623 in Red with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P985 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 P985 VYJ registered?

P985 VYJ is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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