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GOF 421V

1979 Rover Allegro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,945 mi
Last recorded62,945 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1979 Rover Allegro36,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOF 421V
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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GOF 421V is a 1979 Rover Allegro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GOF 421V, 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 GOF 421V registered?

GOF 421V is a 1979 Rover Allegro, first registered on 24 October 1979.

Is GOF 421V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOF 421V shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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