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138 XWG

1960 Rover 100

Grey Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,463 mi
Last recorded98,463 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1960 Rover 10053,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration138 XWG
MakeRover
Model100
Year1960
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 98,463 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 98,402 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 98,150 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 98,150 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 97,937 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 97,197 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 97,175 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 97,155 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 97,119 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 97,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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138 XWG is a 1960 Rover 100 in Grey with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1960 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 53,376 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 138 XWG, 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 66 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 138 XWG?

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What year was 138 XWG registered?

138 XWG is a 1960 Rover 100, first registered on 30 December 1960.

Is 138 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 138 XWG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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