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R122 MPB

1997 Rover 623

Silver Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,605 mi
Last recorded62,605 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 62395,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 MPB
MakeRover
Model623
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 62,605 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 61,854 miles

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gearbox oil leak

o/s/r handbrake poor

Fail 27 Dec 2013 61,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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gearbox oil leak

o/s/r handbrake poor

Pass 27 Dec 2012 61,149 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 29 Dec 2011 60,614 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 59,411 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 29 Dec 2009 57,635 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 55,750 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 51,752 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Dec 2006 47,631 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2005 46,143 miles

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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R122 MPB is a 1997 Rover 623 in Silver with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R122 MPB, 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 R122 MPB registered?

R122 MPB is a 1997 Rover 623, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R122 MPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 MPB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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