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BRT 117T

1978 Rover Allegro

Blue Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

51,790 mi
Last recorded51,790 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1978 Rover Allegro46,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRT 117T
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 51,790 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 47,531 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 May 2012 47,509 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 44,275 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in offside steering rack

suspension high advise to lower

suspension straps tight

Pass 5 May 2010 42,155 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 42,149 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 42,133 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front rubber bump stop missing.

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 40,542 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 40,493 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 37,579 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 37,579 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 32,096 miles

advise slight play/movement nearside inner track rod bush/steering rack

Fail 21 Aug 2006 32,064 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BRT 117T is a 1978 Rover Allegro in Blue with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1978 Rover Allegro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 46,871 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 BRT 117T, 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 48 years old, this Rover Allegro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BRT 117T registered?

BRT 117T is a 1978 Rover Allegro, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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The MOT history for BRT 117T shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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