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SWP 377V

1979 Rover Allegro

Blue Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,140 mi
Last recorded62,140 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1979 Rover Allegro36,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWP 377V
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 62,140 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 62,133 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 61,383 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 61,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F and O/S/F ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 60,596 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 60,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 59,289 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 58,495 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 57,701 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 56,713 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2015 55,758 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2014 54,737 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 54,709 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)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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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SWP 377V is a 1979 Rover Allegro in Blue with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SWP 377V, 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.

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What year was SWP 377V registered?

SWP 377V is a 1979 Rover Allegro, first registered on 23 October 1979.

Is SWP 377V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWP 377V shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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