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EWC 705T

1979 Rover Allegro

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,334 mi
Last recorded57,334 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1979 Rover Allegro36,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWC 705T
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 57,334 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 50,976 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,897 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 50,880 miles

centre underfloor areas corroded

front brakes slight binding

front offside brake pads worn

front offside bump stop missing

front offside underfloor forward box sections corroded

front offside+ nearside lower suspension arms inner mountings box sections corroded

lower engine mount small split

plastic covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some prescribed areas

rear nearside subframe rubber mounting block splitting (no movement)

rear nearside underwing area rear section corroded

slight play front suspension swivels joints

Fail 11 Dec 2015 50,876 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre crossmember box section corroded/holed (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance section holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underfloor box sections corroded/ holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underwing forward section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underwing forward section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre underfloor areas corroded

front lower suspension arms inner mounting box sections corroded

front lower valance to lower front wings corroded

front offside brake pads worn

front offside bump stop rubber missing

front offside underfloor forward box sections corroded

lower offside engine mount small split

nearside suspension slightly low

plastic covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some underside components

rear nearside subframe mounting block rubber splitting (No movement)

slight play front swivel joints

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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EWC 705T is a 1979 Rover Allegro in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EWC 705T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EWC 705T registered?

EWC 705T is a 1979 Rover Allegro, first registered on 20 March 1979.

Is EWC 705T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWC 705T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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