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CYA 293S

1978 Rover Allegro

Brown Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,427 mi
Last recorded64,427 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1978 Rover Allegro46,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYA 293S
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2010 64,427 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2009 63,737 miles

29% inbalance on rear brakes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2008 63,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2007 62,599 miles

Oil leak

floors and flors to sills corroded and weld repairs

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rack boots splitting

rear inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2006 61,349 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

UNDER BODY UNDERSEALED VERY THICKLEY PLUS SUSPENION AND ALL PIPES

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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CYA 293S is a 1978 Rover Allegro in Brown with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 CYA 293S, 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 CYA 293S registered?

CYA 293S is a 1978 Rover Allegro, first registered on 7 June 1978.

Is CYA 293S safe to buy?

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