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YEW 923

1980 Rover 100

Black Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,846 mi
Last recorded64,846 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEW 923
MakeRover
Model100
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 64,846 miles

Rear rear prop shaft universal joint has slight play

Pass 24 May 2022 64,081 miles

slight play in rear propshaft u/j

Fail 23 May 2022 64,081 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight play in rear propshaft u/j

Pass 18 May 2021 63,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outer, and offside inner (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2015 62,804 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,625 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 62,594 miles

Front brake discs corroding.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2011 62,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroding.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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YEW 923 is a 1980 Rover 100 in Black with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YEW 923, 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 46 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 YEW 923 registered?

YEW 923 is a 1980 Rover 100, first registered on 1 December 1980.

Is YEW 923 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEW 923 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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