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YSG 444

1983 Rover 100

Grey Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,344 mi
Last recorded89,344 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Rover 10058,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSG 444
MakeRover
Model100
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 89,344 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 89,088 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 88,400 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 88,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported section of front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 87,435 miles

Nearside Front lower spring seat corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2022 87,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lower spring seat corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge advice changed soon

Pass 24 Sep 2020 87,000 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play connects through steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 86,061 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake binding slightly ..n/s worse

Pass 14 Sep 2018 84,672 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 84,425 miles

slight play noted in nearside lower kingpin bush

Pass 15 May 2013 83,300 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 83,212 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 83,158 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Oct 2007 81,901 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil sepage from steering box

Fail 23 Oct 2007 81,873 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil sepage from steering box

Pass 30 Oct 2006 80,525 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 80,523 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside track rod end gaitors holed.

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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YSG 444 is a 1983 Rover 100 in Grey with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1983 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 58,422 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 YSG 444, 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 43 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YSG 444 registered?

YSG 444 is a 1983 Rover 100, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is YSG 444 safe to buy?

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