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XGV 370X

1982 Rover Allegro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,563 mi
Last recorded87,563 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Rover Allegro58,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGV 370X
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 87,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 87,563 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 87,458 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,876 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 86,876 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 86,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

tyre perishing

Fail 4 Jul 2018 86,503 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

tyre perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,213 miles

Nearside play detected in steering rack arm inner joint

Fail 30 Jun 2017 86,168 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside steering rack arm inner joint excessive play

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 85,282 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 85,276 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,880 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2011 71,100 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

boot floor corners/inner rear arches corroded to holes outside mot perscribed areas

engine idle erratic - engine may benefit from tune up

fanbelt a bit slack

hydragas pipework has slight surface corrosion

nearside front inner wing corroded outside mot perscribed areas

oil leak from gearbox rod seal

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyre treads getting close to legal min

slight play in offside front hub bearing

slight play in steering rack inner joints

steering cowling plastic cover ( housing headlamp switch) poorly fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2010 69,934 miles

both rear rebound straps perished and breaking up

offside steering rack boot perishing

possible slight play within inner rack joints

slight play in nearside front hub bearing

slight play in nearside front lower swivel

slight play in offside top swivel

Fail 19 Jan 2010 69,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear rebound straps perished and breaking up

offside steering rack boot perishing

possible slight play within inner rack joints

slight play in nearside front hub bearing

slight play in nearside front lower swivel

slight play in offside top swivel

Pass 30 Jan 2009 68,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall starting to perish - cracks not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside inner rack joint ( steering) has slight play

plastic sill covers fitted - full sill inspection not possible

rear flexi brake pipes have slight corroded ferrules

Fail 20 Jan 2009 68,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall starting to perish - cracks not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside inner rack joint ( steering) has slight play

plastic sill covers fitted - full sill inspection not possible

rear flexi brake pipes have slight corroded ferrules

Pass 15 Feb 2008 66,725 miles

brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2007 63,780 miles

offside rear tyre tread close to legal limit.

Fail 13 Feb 2007 63,727 miles

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

21% inbalance to front brakes

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some play in offside front lower swivel joint

vehicle underside has surface corrosion - anti-rust wax advised

Pass 31 Jan 2006 60,831 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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XGV 370X is a 1982 Rover Allegro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1982 Rover Allegro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 58,138 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 XGV 370X, 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 44 years old, this Rover Allegro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XGV 370X is a 1982 Rover Allegro, first registered on 9 June 1982.

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