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R956 CWX

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,971 mi
Last recorded19,971 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 CWX
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2024 19,971 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 18,425 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 18,422 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 15,873 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 15,853 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 15,831 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 15,806 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 15,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 15,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 15,432 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 15,196 miles

Front suspension low

Fail 13 Mar 2018 15,196 miles

Front suspension low

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 14,844 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 14,505 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Handbrake cables outer casing corroded

Offside front inner wing brake pipe slightly corroded on end

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 14,145 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2015 140,753 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 13,578 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 13,073 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake lever is slightly tight

Pass 13 Mar 2012 12,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 12,166 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 11,634 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 10,977 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 10,175 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 9,093 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 7,958 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2005 6,626 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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R956 CWX is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R956 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R956 CWX?

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What year was R956 CWX registered?

R956 CWX is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R956 CWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R956 CWX shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R956 CWX have outstanding finance?

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