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R713 WUK

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,240 mi
Last recorded21,240 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 WUK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 21,240 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 21,213 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 21,212 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 21,208 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 17,076 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 17,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,047 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 16,984 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 16,929 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 16,688 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,440 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,003 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 15,413 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,860 miles

centre and rear section of exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 5 Apr 2007 14,565 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,858 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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R713 WUK is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R713 WUK, 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 R713 WUK registered?

R713 WUK is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R713 WUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R713 WUK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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