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EWN 280W

1980 Rover Allegro

Blue Petrol 1748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

61,403 mi
Last recorded61,403 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 1980 Rover Allegro55,221 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWN 280W
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 61,403 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 61,403 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 61,012 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 61,012 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Slight play in nearside rack end joint

Pass 29 May 2019 59,994 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 59,994 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 59,255 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 57,908 miles

auto box inhibitor switch disconnected.

o/s/r indicator lense cracked.

oil warning light inop.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,567 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 56,558 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to inspect boot area.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,815 miles

ADVISE/ SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 55,221 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 55,221 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 54,731 miles

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

no rear seat belts fitted.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,731 miles

no rear seat belts fitted.

Fail 17 Mar 2008 54,407 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s & o/s engine mountings starting to deteriorate.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,407 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s & o/s engine mountings starting to deteriorate.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 53,969 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 53,964 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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EWN 280W is a 1980 Rover Allegro in Blue with a 1,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EWN 280W, 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.

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EWN 280W is a 1980 Rover Allegro, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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