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BWN 138K

1971 Rover Allegro

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,605 mi
Last recorded10,605 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWN 138K
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 10,605 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 9,271 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 8,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 8,576 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 8,480 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust centre bracket loose

Fail 4 Dec 2013 8,477 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust centre bracket loose

Pass 4 Aug 2012 8,303 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2011 8,090 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 7,841 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 7,610 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 7,475 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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BWN 138K is a 1971 Rover Allegro in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

The most common reason a Rover Allegro fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWN 138K, 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 55 years old, this Rover Allegro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BWN 138K is a 1971 Rover Allegro, first registered on 11 October 1971.

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