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GGM 243V

1979 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,800 mi
Last recorded64,800 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1979 Rover 350062,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGM 243V
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,800 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

adv light corrosion on under body

How Reliable is the Rover 3500?

Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 460
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
brake recording little or no effort 331
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GGM 243V is a 1979 Rover 3500 in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GGM 243V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 47 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GGM 243V registered?

GGM 243V is a 1979 Rover 3500, first registered on 29 October 1979.

Is GGM 243V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGM 243V shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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