1989 Rover 100 2.6L Petrol · 138 XWG
1989 Rover 100 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 98,463 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 100
- Year / Origin
- 1989
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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138 XWG Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2025
- 98,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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138 XWG MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1989 Rover 100 (138 XWG) between April 2025 and April 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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