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Q386JJO

1997 Rover 623

Blue Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,544 mi
Last recorded70,544 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ386JJO
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 70,544 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades slighty deteriorated

uneven tread o/s rear tyre inside edge

Fail 26 Mar 2009 70,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades slighty deteriorated

uneven tread o/s rear tyre inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2007 56,830 miles

All susp.bushes slightly worn.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 52,827 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All susp.bushes slightly worn.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 44,964 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 44,964 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 28 Oct 2005 33,817 miles

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

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

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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Q386JJO is a 1997 Rover 623 in Blue with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Q386JJO, 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 Q386JJO registered?

Q386JJO is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is Q386JJO safe to buy?

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