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FGV 207L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

76,323 mi
Last recorded76,323 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2006
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGV 207L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2006 76,323 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre Auto?

Based on 2,952 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
366
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 178
brake binding 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
parking brake recording little or no effort 101
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 71
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FGV 207L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 61,956 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 3.5 Litre Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 178 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FGV 207L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FGV 207L?

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What year was FGV 207L registered?

FGV 207L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 23 August 1972.

Is FGV 207L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGV 207L shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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