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VLR 304M

1974 Rover Allegro

Orange Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,655 mi
Last recorded19,655 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1974 Rover Allegro45,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLR 304M
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 19,655 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 19,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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VLR 304M is a 1974 Rover Allegro in Orange 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 VLR 304M, 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 VLR 304M registered?

VLR 304M is a 1974 Rover Allegro, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is VLR 304M safe to buy?

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