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P691 EOF

1996 Rover 115

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,930 mi
Last recorded121,930 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 11573,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 EOF
MakeRover
Model115
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 121,930 miles

Unable to check both side sills due to fitted covers

Pass 24 Aug 2015 121,872 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 120,215 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 118,362 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside inner and outer sill slightly corroded

offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

offside rear outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2013 118,288 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside inner and outer sill slightly corroded

offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

offside rear outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 116,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 116,216 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 113,717 miles

rear sub frame has surface corrosion

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2011 113,690 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 110,997 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear wheel-arch slightly corroded

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2009 107,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear subframe surface corrosion

offside front top ball joint has slight lift

offside rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2008 101,149 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside front metal brake pipes surface corrosion

nearside and offside rear subframe surface corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2008 101,149 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside front metal brake pipes surface corrosion

nearside and offside rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2007 93,650 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 85,938 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 85,938 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Rover 115?

Based on 16,950 MOT tests across 4,056 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
4,111
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,056
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,688
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,028
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,007
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,830
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,496
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P691 EOF is a 1996 Rover 115 in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1996 Rover 115 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.5% with a typical mileage of 73,025 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 115 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P691 EOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 115 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 115 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P691 EOF is a 1996 Rover 115, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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