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GKJ 598N

1975 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,784 mi
Last recorded51,784 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1975 Rover 350057,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKJ 598N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 51,784 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,019 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,283 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 48,112 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 46,253 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,911 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber split

Fail 27 Aug 2008 45,911 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber split

Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,371 miles

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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GKJ 598N is a 1975 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1975 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 57,909 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 GKJ 598N, 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 51 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GKJ 598N?

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What year was GKJ 598N registered?

GKJ 598N is a 1975 Rover 3500, first registered on 8 April 1975.

Is GKJ 598N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKJ 598N shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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