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R893 WLS

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,773 mi
Last recorded22,773 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 WLS
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 22,773 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

nearside front floorpan slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2009 22,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

nearside front floorpan slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2008 22,603 miles

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

n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2007 21,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 21,789 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 21,135 miles

slight corrsion o/s n/s rear wheel arches

Pass 28 Jul 2005 18,636 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2005 18,636 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 WLS is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WLS, 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 R893 WLS registered?

R893 WLS is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R893 WLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R893 WLS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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