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RDF 698M

1974 Rover Allegro

Red Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,753 mi
Last recorded63,753 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1974 Rover Allegro45,699 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDF 698M
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 63,753 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber Split

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2012 63,751 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Brake Pedal Rubber Split

Oil leak

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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RDF 698M is a 1974 Rover Allegro in Red with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Rover Allegro models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 45,699 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 RDF 698M, 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 52 years old, this Rover Allegro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RDF 698M registered?

RDF 698M is a 1974 Rover Allegro, first registered on 8 July 1974.

Is RDF 698M safe to buy?

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