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FOH 417L

1972 Rover 100

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,544 mi
Last recorded72,544 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOH 417L
MakeRover
Model100
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2013 72,544 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 72,544 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 71,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,505 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 70,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 68,352 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 67,072 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 65,831 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise brake check due to high brake imbalance

front tyres very badly perished and age cracked

park brake lever has very little reserve travel

rear tyres very badly perished and wearing uneven

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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FOH 417L is a 1972 Rover 100 in Gold with a 1,396cc 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 FOH 417L, 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 54 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 FOH 417L registered?

FOH 417L is a 1972 Rover 100, first registered on 20 November 1972.

Is FOH 417L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOH 417L 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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