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R582 GWV

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,738 mi
Last recorded41,738 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 GWV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 41,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 40,411 miles

all amber flasher bulbs fading

underside light corrosion various areas

Pass 27 Jun 2020 38,199 miles

Front no plate perishing

all indicator bulbs fading

Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 32,682 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 16 Jul 2018 32,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 27 Nov 2017 28,951 miles

Front Both tyres have inner edges worn

Pass 21 Nov 2016 21,041 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 13,848 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 10,547 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 8,331 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 7,860 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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R582 GWV 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 91.7%.

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 R582 GWV, 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 R582 GWV registered?

R582 GWV is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R582 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R582 GWV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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