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OYB 2P

1976 Rover Allegro

Gold Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,217 mi
Last recorded5,217 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1976 Rover Allegro49,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYB 2P
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 5,217 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 4,707 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 4,702 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 4,668 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 4,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 May 2007 2,217 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 2,216 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

nearside mirror missing

Pass 13 May 2006 1,301 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 98,312 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 98,305 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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OYB 2P is a 1976 Rover Allegro in Gold with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 OYB 2P, 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.

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What year was OYB 2P registered?

OYB 2P is a 1976 Rover Allegro, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is OYB 2P safe to buy?

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