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UUF 961S

1977 Rover Allegro

Brown Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,758 mi
Last recorded71,758 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1977 Rover Allegro36,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUF 961S
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 71,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 71,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail excessivly corroded (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 71,744 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre just to standard

Pass 27 Mar 2015 71,469 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front floor coroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 70,202 miles

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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UUF 961S is a 1977 Rover Allegro in Brown with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Rover Allegro models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 36,464 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 UUF 961S, 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 49 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 UUF 961S registered?

UUF 961S is a 1977 Rover Allegro, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is UUF 961S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUF 961S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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