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DTC 103W

1980 Rover Allegro

Beige Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,235 mi
Last recorded66,235 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2007
Typical for 1980 Rover Allegro55,221 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTC 103W
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2007 66,235 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 66,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2006 66,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DTC 103W is a 1980 Rover Allegro in Beige with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Rover Allegro models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 55,221 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 DTC 103W, 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 46 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 DTC 103W?

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What year was DTC 103W registered?

DTC 103W is a 1980 Rover Allegro, first registered on 7 October 1980.

Is DTC 103W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTC 103W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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