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YDH 404L

1972 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5,346 mi
Last recorded5,346 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDH 404L
MakeRover
Model100
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 5,346 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 5,342 miles

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 5,310 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 5,236 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 5,236 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 5,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 4,306 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 4,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 3,682 miles

vehicle identity seems newer than registered year

Fail 30 Mar 2009 3,682 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

vehicle identity seems newer than registered year

Pass 29 Mar 2008 2,191 miles

co level 6.59, idle speed high. o/s park effort low. o/s/f wheelbearing slack.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 99,975 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 99,975 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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YDH 404L is a 1972 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YDH 404L, 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 YDH 404L registered?

YDH 404L is a 1972 Rover 100, first registered on 5 October 1972.

Is YDH 404L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDH 404L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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