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OFF 531S

1978 Rover Allegro

Brown Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,096 mi
Last recorded38,096 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 1978 Rover Allegro46,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFF 531S
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 38,096 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 38,096 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm mount rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius mount rubber has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 38,078 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached coming undone (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 36,533 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 35,211 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play drumstick ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 35,211 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play drumstick ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 32,908 miles

Both rear wheel bearing slight play

Lower front bumper corrosion/ hole

Off side front brake slight binding

Off side front slight play wheel bearing

Fail 17 Sep 2014 32,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion to both rear brake flexi hose ferrules

slight blow from exhaust centre joint

slight movement in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,941 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 31,930 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

N/S FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL 4 WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT

SMALL EXHAUST LEAK

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE STARING PERISH

Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion to underside

rear exhaust section deteriated and holed

tyre treads cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,371 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,231 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 30,225 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,218 miles

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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OFF 531S is a 1978 Rover Allegro in Brown with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OFF 531S, 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 OFF 531S registered?

OFF 531S is a 1978 Rover Allegro, first registered on 6 February 1978.

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