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BAW 343T

1979 Rover Allegro

Blue Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,921 mi
Last recorded25,921 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1979 Rover Allegro36,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAW 343T
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 25,921 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 10,555 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 10,527 miles

Oil leak ()

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2012 10,493 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2012 10,493 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 10,378 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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BAW 343T is a 1979 Rover Allegro in Blue with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BAW 343T, 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 BAW 343T registered?

BAW 343T is a 1979 Rover Allegro, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is BAW 343T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAW 343T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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