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R162 RWP

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

51,017 mi
Last recorded51,017 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 RWP
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2015 51,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,989 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 46,729 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 46,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,462 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 44,462 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 42,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/s rear tyre approx. 3.0mm

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Surface corrosion n/s & o/s rear wheelarches

Pass 6 Jan 2011 42,321 miles

O/s rear tyre approx. 3.0mm

Surface corrosion n/s & o/s rear wheelarches

Pass 21 Dec 2009 40,172 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 37,283 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,065 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 34,065 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 30,799 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 30,799 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2005 28,612 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 28,612 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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R162 RWP is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1998 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 44,938 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 R162 RWP, 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 28 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R162 RWP registered?

R162 RWP is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R162 RWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R162 RWP shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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