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DRF 518T

1979 Rover Allegro

Green Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,769 mi
Last recorded26,769 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1979 Rover Allegro36,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRF 518T
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 May 2012 26,769 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 26,769 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 26,538 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 26,451 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 26,264 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,264 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 25,903 miles

Front offside inner c/v boot split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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DRF 518T is a 1979 Rover Allegro in Green with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DRF 518T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DRF 518T?

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What year was DRF 518T registered?

DRF 518T is a 1979 Rover Allegro, first registered on 9 February 1979.

Is DRF 518T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRF 518T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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