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FAP 94L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,370 mi
Last recorded85,370 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre64,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAP 94L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 85,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2014 85,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2009 85,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2008 85,114 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2006 84,742 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 84,672 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 84,672 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 84,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre?

Based on 3,326 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
412
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
parking brake recording little or no effort 105
brake binding 90
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 83
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FAP 94L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 64,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3.5 Litre fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FAP 94L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FAP 94L registered?

FAP 94L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is FAP 94L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAP 94L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FAP 94L have outstanding finance?

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