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R898 FVW

1998 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,878 mi
Last recorded24,878 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 FVW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 24,878 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 23,932 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 23,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 22,976 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 22,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 22,088 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 21,179 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 21,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 20,271 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 19,295 miles

n/s/r tyre slight splits

Pass 27 May 2010 18,342 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 18,336 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 17,342 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 16,287 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 15,178 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 13,993 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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R898 FVW is a 1998 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R898 FVW, 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 R898 FVW registered?

R898 FVW is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R898 FVW safe to buy?

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