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R893 CWX

1998 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,042 mi
Last recorded47,042 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 CWX
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,042 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2016 47,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2015 42,217 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 34,672 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 34,672 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 21,918 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 21,832 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 21,832 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,802 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 21,802 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 20,168 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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R893 CWX is a 1998 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R893 CWX, 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 R893 CWX registered?

R893 CWX is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R893 CWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R893 CWX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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