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FKL 402V

1979 Rover Allegro

Blue Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,990 mi
Last recorded33,990 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1979 Rover Allegro36,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKL 402V
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,990 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,929 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

handbrake travel nearly excersive

Fail 18 Feb 2009 33,927 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

handbrake travel nearly excersive

Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,891 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 33,829 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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FKL 402V is a 1979 Rover Allegro in Blue with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FKL 402V, 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 FKL 402V registered?

FKL 402V is a 1979 Rover Allegro, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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