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1997 Rover 623 2.3L Petrol · P123 WHW

P123 WHW

1997 Rover 623 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 123,614 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
ROVER 623
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 14/12/2013
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/11/2013)
Recorded Mileage
123,614 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/12/2013
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/11/2013
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
2256cc

P123 WHW Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2012
  • 123,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P123 WHW Mileage History

  1. 06/12/200589,201 mi
  2. 15/12/200695,848 mi+6,647 mi
  3. 15/12/200695,848 mi
  4. 14/12/200799,608 mi+3,760 mi
  5. 14/12/200799,608 mi
  6. 26/11/2008103,278 mi+3,670 mi
  7. 26/11/2008103,278 mi
  8. 27/11/2009106,888 mi+3,610 mi
  9. 10/12/2010113,135 mi+6,247 mi
  10. 10/12/2010113,135 mi
  11. 07/12/2011116,710 mi+3,575 mi
  12. 12/12/2012123,614 mi+6,904 mi
  13. 12/12/2012123,614 mi

Average of roughly 4,904 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

P123 WHW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 14:47
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 623 (P123 WHW) between December 2005 and December 2012.

The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 12 December 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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