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R27 FWS

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,720 mi
Last recorded43,720 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 FWS
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,720 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 43,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 28,843 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 23,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2013 23,335 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,839 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 22,172 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,671 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 20,787 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 19,855 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,458 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 17,052 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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R27 FWS is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R27 FWS, 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 R27 FWS registered?

R27 FWS is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R27 FWS safe to buy?

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