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GJW 288W

1980 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

3,837 mi
Last recorded3,837 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1980 Rover 350051,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJW 288W
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2008 3,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

headlamps slightly fogged up

oil leak from oil cooler pipes near engine

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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GJW 288W is a 1980 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1980 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 51,008 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 3500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJW 288W, 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 46 years old, this Rover 3500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJW 288W registered?

GJW 288W is a 1980 Rover 3500, first registered on 18 August 1980.

Is GJW 288W safe to buy?

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