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R52 WGW

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,950 mi
Last recorded33,950 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 WGW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 33,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 29,765 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2013 29,707 miles

Cracking in nearside rear tyre

Hydraulastic suspension would benefit from raising

Non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 1 Jun 2012 27,972 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking but not to chords

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 1 Jun 2012 27,972 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre cracking but not to chords

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 10 May 2011 26,857 miles

nsr tyre side wall cracked

Pass 19 May 2010 25,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

wiper blades split

Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,326 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2008 23,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 23 May 2007 22,241 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 22,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls cracked

suspension low

Pass 1 Jun 2006 21,040 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracked

suspension low at osf

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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R52 WGW 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 75%.

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 R52 WGW, 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 R52 WGW registered?

R52 WGW is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R52 WGW safe to buy?

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