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EGG 899X

1981 Rover Allegro

White Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,485 mi
Last recorded24,485 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1981 Rover Allegro61,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGG 899X
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 24,485 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2022 24,468 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 24,418 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2020 24,353 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 24,353 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 242,211 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 24,004 miles
Pass 21 May 2017 23,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2017 23,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EGG 899X is a 1981 Rover Allegro in White with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Rover Allegro models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 61,888 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 EGG 899X, 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 45 years old, this Rover Allegro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EGG 899X registered?

EGG 899X is a 1981 Rover Allegro, first registered on 2 December 1981.

Is EGG 899X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGG 899X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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