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FOJ 172L

1972 Rover 2000 Tc

Yellow Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

82,425 mi
Last recorded82,425 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1972 Rover 2000 Tc48,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOJ 172L
MakeRover
Model2000 Tc
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 May 2009 82,425 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

very bad oil leak

How Reliable is the Rover 2000 Tc?

Based on 2,597 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
371
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 106
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 87
brake binding 67
brake recording little or no effort 61
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FOJ 172L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc in Yellow with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1972 Rover 2000 Tc models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 48,844 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 2000 Tc fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FOJ 172L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 2000 Tc typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 2000 Tc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FOJ 172L?

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What year was FOJ 172L registered?

FOJ 172L is a 1972 Rover 2000 Tc, first registered on 6 November 1972.

Is FOJ 172L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOJ 172L 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.

Does FOJ 172L have outstanding finance?

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