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VUR 38S

1977 Rover Allegro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,425 mi
Last recorded30,425 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1977 Rover Allegro36,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUR 38S
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 30,425 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 19 Jul 2014 30,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,321 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to front and rear valences

fuel tank corroded

slight corrosion to o/s door shut lower

Fail 10 Sep 2013 30,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

corrosion to front and rear valences

fuel tank corroded

slight corrosion to o/s door shut lower

Fail 17 Nov 2009 29,114 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

emissions high at idle - within mot limits at 2000rpm

rear suspension rebound rubber straps perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2009 29,114 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

emissions high at idle - within mot limits at 2000rpm

rear suspension rebound rubber straps perishing

Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,986 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 24,096 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 22,665 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 22,665 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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VUR 38S is a 1977 Rover Allegro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VUR 38S, 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

How do I check the history of VUR 38S?

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What year was VUR 38S registered?

VUR 38S is a 1977 Rover Allegro, first registered on 10 October 1977.

Is VUR 38S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUR 38S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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