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HLJ 702V

1980 Rover Allegro

White Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

30,380 mi
Last recorded30,380 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1980 Rover Allegro55,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLJ 702V
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 30,380 miles

All four brakes hoses slightly perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

general corrosion to body

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 May 2013 30,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

All four brakes hoses slightly perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

general corrosion to body

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2012 30,075 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 30,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres deteriorated

both rear brake back plates show evidence of old leaks

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2012 29,863 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s rear tyre starting to splitt on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2011 29,863 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s rear tyre inner side wall cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s rear tyre inner side wall cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,598 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 29,586 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 29,155 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 29,155 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 28,942 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 28,542 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 28,542 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 28,531 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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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HLJ 702V is a 1980 Rover Allegro in White with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 HLJ 702V, 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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What year was HLJ 702V registered?

HLJ 702V is a 1980 Rover Allegro, first registered on 15 April 1980.

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