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VMA 96W

1980 Rover Allegro

Grey Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,630 mi
Last recorded46,630 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Rover Allegro55,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMA 96W
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 46,630 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 45,876 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 45,521 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 43,578 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 43,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 43,048 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 43,048 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,184 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 41,067 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,590 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,679 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,303 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 38,845 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,539 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,397 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 38,050 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 37,629 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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VMA 96W is a 1980 Rover Allegro in Grey with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VMA 96W, 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

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What year was VMA 96W registered?

VMA 96W is a 1980 Rover Allegro, first registered on 2 September 1980.

Is VMA 96W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMA 96W shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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