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SMB 31V

1980 Rover Allegro

White Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,703 mi
Last recorded51,703 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1980 Rover Allegro55,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMB 31V
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,703 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 51,698 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 51,679 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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SMB 31V is a 1980 Rover Allegro in White with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Rover Allegro models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 55,221 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 SMB 31V, 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 46 years old, this Rover Allegro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SMB 31V?

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What year was SMB 31V registered?

SMB 31V is a 1980 Rover Allegro, first registered on 26 March 1980.

Is SMB 31V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMB 31V shows 3 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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