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FNR 525L

1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,093 mi
Last recorded93,093 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto61,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNR 525L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 93,093 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 92,304 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 92,266 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FNR 525L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FNR 525L, 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 FNR 525L?

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What year was FNR 525L registered?

FNR 525L is a 1972 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 22 September 1972.

Is FNR 525L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNR 525L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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