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HEG 512N

1975 Rover Allegro

Gold Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,891 mi
Last recorded53,891 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1975 Rover Allegro50,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEG 512N
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1975
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 53,891 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 53,863 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 53,841 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 53,571 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ball joint slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ball joint slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 53,571 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ball joint slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ball joint slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 53,482 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2019 53,410 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 53,176 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 52,971 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 52,916 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 52,916 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 52,466 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 52,089 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2014 52,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 50,951 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 50,951 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 50,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 50,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,960 miles

n/s sill may be corroded under plastic

Fail 12 Aug 2011 49,960 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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HEG 512N is a 1975 Rover Allegro in Gold with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1975 Rover Allegro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 50,951 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 HEG 512N, 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 51 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 HEG 512N registered?

HEG 512N is a 1975 Rover Allegro, first registered on 28 February 1975.

Is HEG 512N safe to buy?

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