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R737 LWV

1998 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,471 mi
Last recorded53,471 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 LWV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2006 53,471 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

suspension slightly low on near side

Pass 28 Oct 2006 53,471 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

suspension slightly low on near side

Fail 29 Oct 2005 49,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

smear from nearside wiper. †brake pedal rubber worn. †very little movement from hand brake acctuators. †offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (1mm). †nearside rear tyre wear to edges. †

wear to edges of nearside front tyre. †outer sills obscured by plastic trim. †corrosion to rear wheel arches. †

Pass 29 Oct 2005 49,856 miles

smear from nearside wiper. †brake pedal rubber worn. †very little movement from hand brake acctuators. †offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (1mm). †nearside rear tyre wear to edges. †

wear to edges of nearside front tyre. †outer sills obscured by plastic trim. †corrosion to rear wheel arches. †

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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R737 LWV is a 1998 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R737 LWV, 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 R737 LWV registered?

R737 LWV is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R737 LWV safe to buy?

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