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SDR 950T

1979 Rover Allegro

Green Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,920 mi
Last recorded22,920 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1979 Rover Allegro36,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDR 950T
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 22,920 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 22,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 21,976 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 21,622 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 20,122 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 18,570 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 18,203 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 18,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly dry

Pass 13 May 2010 17,913 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 17,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres slightly perished

various pipes corrodede

Pass 21 Jan 2009 17,436 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 17,367 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SDR 950T is a 1979 Rover Allegro in Green with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SDR 950T, 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 SDR 950T registered?

SDR 950T is a 1979 Rover Allegro, first registered on 29 January 1979.

Is SDR 950T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDR 950T shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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