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AMU 473T

1979 Rover Allegro

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

34,481 mi
Last recorded34,481 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1979 Rover Allegro36,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMU 473T
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 34,481 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 34,480 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 33,896 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 33,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Screw cup loose on hub threads[ worn hub threads?] (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 32,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive general-=-engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant bottom hose/heater hose spilt

Fail 6 Apr 2022 32,949 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive general-=-engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant bottom hose/heater hose spilt

Pass 24 Feb 2021 31,160 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 31,150 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear suspension travel check strap broken

Pass 5 Feb 2020 29,615 miles

Offside Rear Check strap broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 29,273 miles

Offside Rear check strap broken

Fail 30 Mar 2019 29,273 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear check strap broken

Pass 16 Feb 2018 289,938 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 289,938 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing both (3.1.4b)

How Reliable is the Rover Allegro?

Based on 1,273 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
363
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 70
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43
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AMU 473T is a 1979 Rover Allegro in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1979 Rover Allegro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 36,680 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 Allegro fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AMU 473T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Allegro typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 47 years old, this Rover Allegro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AMU 473T registered?

AMU 473T is a 1979 Rover Allegro, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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