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R526 GDL

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

23,384 mi
Last recorded23,384 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 GDL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 23,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner ege (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 23,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 22,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 22,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 22,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 21,304 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 20,102 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 19,429 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 19,246 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 18,711 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 18,711 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 17,675 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 16,102 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 16,102 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 15,304 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 14,344 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Sill covers fitted, limited inspection only.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 13,415 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 12,371 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 11,521 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 10,430 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 9,336 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 8,150 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 7,106 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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R526 GDL is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R526 GDL, 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 R526 GDL registered?

R526 GDL is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R526 GDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 GDL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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