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LFO 794

1971 Rover 100

Grey Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

25,872 mi
Last recorded25,872 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFO 794
MakeRover
Model100
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,872 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 25,872 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 25,871 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 25,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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LFO 794 is a 1971 Rover 100 in Grey with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 LFO 794, 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 55 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LFO 794 registered?

LFO 794 is a 1971 Rover 100, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is LFO 794 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFO 794 shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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