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R530 CGT

1998 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

35,423 mi
Last recorded35,423 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 CGT
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2017 35,423 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working f&r (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure on bolts (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt obviously repaired hidden under seat (5.2.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 32,668 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 29,164 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 26,617 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 26,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 26,136 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 24,728 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 24,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf bumper corner loose

Pass 3 Feb 2011 22,461 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 22,461 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 20,998 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 20,998 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 19,577 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 19,577 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 18,181 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 16,728 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 16,728 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 15,110 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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R530 CGT is a 1998 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R530 CGT, 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 R530 CGT registered?

R530 CGT is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R530 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 CGT shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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