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JMA 832T

1978 Rover Allegro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,050 mi
Last recorded86,050 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1978 Rover Allegro46,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 832T
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 86,050 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Sep 2021 86,044 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 3059/1200 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 86,036 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 85,843 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 May 2018 85,838 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floors (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 85,634 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 85,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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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JMA 832T is a 1978 Rover Allegro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Rover Allegro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 46,871 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 JMA 832T, 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 48 years old, this Rover Allegro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JMA 832T registered?

JMA 832T is a 1978 Rover Allegro, first registered on 1 December 1978.

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