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Rover 100

Grey and Grey · Petrol · 1962 · 2,286 cc

197 YULMOT history

197 YUL is a grey and grey petrol Rover 100 first used on 18 Sept 1962. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 71,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2024
Mileage
71,419 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2023
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
197 YUL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
100
Colour
Grey and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,286 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
18 Sept 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

197 YUL was last recorded at 71,419 miles on 12 Sept 2023, 1,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jul 2013: 51,212 miles, lower than 65,987 miles on 5 Sept 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
70,111 miles · 13 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,308 miles
Average per year
452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 71,419 miles
  • 2022 – 70,111 miles
  • 2017 – 57,838 miles
  • 2016 – 54,118 miles
  • 2015 – 53,646 miles
  • 2014 – 52,952 miles
  • 2013 – 52,125 miles
  • 2011 – 65,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,419 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Marked in Yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Marked in Yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,419 miles (+1,308)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,419 miles
    Test number
    987662425122
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Marked in Yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Marked in Yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass70,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,111 miles
    Test number
    768782203797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush next to steering pivot. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail70,111 miles (+12,273)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,111 miles
    Test number
    270504482031
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush next to steering pivot. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass57,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,838 miles
    Test number
    342585243992
    • AdvisoryNSF brake slight bind.
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play Lift in NS king pin. (2.2.B.1g)

  5. Fail57,838 miles (+3,720)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,838 miles
    Test number
    305945745284
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNSF brake slight bind.
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play Lift in NS king pin. (2.2.B.1g)

  6. Pass54,118 miles (+472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,118 miles
    Test number
    283160559494
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play King pin has lift. (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Out put slightly low. (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWashers poor.

  7. Pass53,646 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,646 miles
    Test number
    969508683925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,952 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,952 miles
    Test number
    719098164225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,951 miles (+826)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,951 miles
    Test number
    636431254260
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll four tyres are very perished with some deep cracking.

  10. Pass52,125 miles (+913)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,125 miles
    Test number
    869980203256
    • NoteVarious parts off under body slight corrosion?

  11. Fail51,212 miles (-14,775)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,212 miles
    Test number
    216664193172
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteVarious parts off under body slight corrosion?

  12. Pass65,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,987 miles
    Test number
    166318041226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 197 YUL

What vehicle is registration 197 YUL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 197 YUL on a grey and grey petrol Rover 100 first used on 18 Sept 1962. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 197 YUL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 197 YUL expired on 12 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 197 YUL?
The MOT on 197 YUL expired on 12 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 197 YUL done?
197 YUL was recorded at 71,419 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2023, an average of 452 miles a year.
Has 197 YUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 197 YUL has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on 197 YUL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 197 YUL find?
197 YUL passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2023 with 6 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced marked in yellow; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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