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R726 WLO

1998 Rover 100

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,035 mi
Last recorded50,035 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 WLO
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 50,035 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 48,460 miles

Drivers seat top part of back rest broken.

Fail 31 Oct 2017 48,460 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Lower wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Drivers seat top part of back rest broken.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 44,708 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 40,756 miles

O/s/rear wheel arch slight corrosion.

Fail 3 Nov 2015 40,753 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

O/s/rear wheel arch slight corrosion.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 37,167 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 34,584 miles

N/s/rear slightly low on hand brake effort

O/s/front brake slightly grabbing.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 31,968 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 30,050 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 30,050 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 28,446 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 27,150 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,862 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 23,620 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ENGINE NOISY AT TOP END

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 23,620 miles

ENGINE NOISY AT TOP END

Pass 6 Nov 2006 21,829 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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R726 WLO is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R726 WLO, 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 R726 WLO registered?

R726 WLO is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R726 WLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R726 WLO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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