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EMJ 162T

1979 Rover Allegro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

39,966 mi
Last recorded39,966 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 Rover Allegro36,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMJ 162T
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 39,966 miles

h/brake cables poor condition

o/s sill/floor corrosion

underside starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jul 2016 39,960 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

h/brake cables poor condition

o/s sill/floor corrosion

underside starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underside repaired & undersealed

Pass 15 Jul 2014 38,469 miles

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

signs of corrosion rear underside

Fail 9 Jul 2014 38,459 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

signs of corrosion rear underside

Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,625 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 37,609 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,318 miles

battery insercure

Fail 19 Jul 2012 37,309 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

battery insercure

Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,017 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

repairs made to front panel

slider pins

Fail 28 Jun 2011 36,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

repiars made to front panel

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 36,681 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 36,674 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,562 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 36,514 miles

Offside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 35,209 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 35,209 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 May 2007 34,440 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre

noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

rear suspension check straps

Fail 8 May 2007 34,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre

noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

rear suspension check straps

Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,674 miles

n/s mirror missing

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

o/s/r suspension

play in rack ends

Fail 6 Feb 2006 32,660 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

n/s mirror missing

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

o/s/r suspension

play in steering rack ends

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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EMJ 162T is a 1979 Rover Allegro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1979 Rover Allegro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 36,680 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 EMJ 162T, 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 47 years old, this Rover Allegro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EMJ 162T registered?

EMJ 162T is a 1979 Rover Allegro, first registered on 12 February 1979.

Is EMJ 162T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMJ 162T shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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