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HLN 972V

1979 Rover Allegro

White Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,334 mi
Last recorded57,334 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Rover Allegro36,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLN 972V
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 57,334 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 57,328 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner valance has corrosion

front spot lights are loose

Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,310 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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HLN 972V is a 1979 Rover Allegro in White with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HLN 972V, 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

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What year was HLN 972V registered?

HLN 972V is a 1979 Rover Allegro, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is HLN 972V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLN 972V 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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