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R340 RWP

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,281 mi
Last recorded38,281 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 RWP
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 38,281 miles

corrision on os floor

Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,163 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 29,349 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 24,912 miles

Both front floor to sills starting to corrode

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 20,359 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 18,831 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 17,646 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 17,646 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 16,494 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 15,090 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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R340 RWP is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R340 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R340 RWP registered?

R340 RWP is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R340 RWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R340 RWP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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