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AYC 390S

1978 Rover Allegro

Blue Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,103 mi
Last recorded49,103 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1978 Rover Allegro46,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYC 390S
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,103 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,019 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,549 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 48,537 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 May 2010 48,003 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f/ c.v. boot damp, but no holes visable.

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

slight brake bind n/s/r/

Pass 31 Mar 2009 47,524 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 47,515 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 46,530 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 44,833 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 44,145 miles

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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AYC 390S is a 1978 Rover Allegro in Blue with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Rover Allegro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 46,871 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Allegro fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AYC 390S, 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 48 years old, this Rover Allegro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AYC 390S registered?

AYC 390S is a 1978 Rover Allegro, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is AYC 390S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYC 390S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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