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P691 YFC

1997 Rover 100

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

56,274 mi
Last recorded56,274 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 YFC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 56,274 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 56,254 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 53,998 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 53,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 53,854 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 53,854 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 53,461 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 53,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2019 53,297 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 53,297 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 52,605 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 52,001 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2016 51,444 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2015 50,739 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 50,739 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 49,467 miles

cant fully inspect body sills' hidden behind skirts

n s r tyre sidewall cracking @ uneven tread wear

o s r tyre sidewall cracking

suspension height needs setting

Pass 28 Nov 2013 48,467 miles

Coolant leak

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 28 Nov 2013 48,467 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Coolant leak

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 29 Nov 2012 47,696 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,277 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 43,510 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 42,377 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 39,217 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 37,767 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 35,210 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 31,718 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 100?

Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
2,742
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
30,042
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 13,250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10,901
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,840
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,073
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,400
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P691 YFC is a 1997 Rover 100 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1997 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 47,151 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 100 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 13,250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P691 YFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P691 YFC registered?

P691 YFC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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