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OJB 981R

1976 Rover Allegro

Blue Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

49,467 mi
Last recorded49,467 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 Rover Allegro49,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJB 981R
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 49,467 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 49,002 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 49,002 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 48,316 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 44,834 miles

Offside Front Brake Pipe Mounting Bracket Deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 44,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 43,366 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 43,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 42,689 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 42,689 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Aug 2018 42,689 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2016 42,685 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jul 2016 42,685 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2014 42,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2014 42,624 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2013 42,556 miles

rubber mtg missing

Fail 24 May 2013 42,556 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rubber mtg missing

Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,308 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 41,896 miles

osf indicator lense brocken

Pass 13 Jul 2006 41,861 miles

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

all tyres perished †general under vehicle corrosion †corrosion to both front and rear metal brake pipes †

Fail 13 Jul 2006 41,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

all tyres perished †general under vehicle corrosion †corrosion to both front and rear metal brake pipes †

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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OJB 981R is a 1976 Rover Allegro in Blue with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1976 Rover Allegro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 49,002 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 OJB 981R, 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 50 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 OJB 981R registered?

OJB 981R is a 1976 Rover Allegro, first registered on 16 December 1976.

Is OJB 981R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJB 981R shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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