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RAB 62V

1979 Rover Allegro

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,299 mi
Last recorded69,299 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 1979 Rover Allegro36,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAB 62V
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 69,299 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2018 69,296 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded

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

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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RAB 62V is a 1979 Rover Allegro in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 RAB 62V, 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 RAB 62V registered?

RAB 62V is a 1979 Rover Allegro, first registered on 9 August 1979.

Is RAB 62V safe to buy?

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