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JBR 577T

1978 Rover Allegro

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,944 mi
Last recorded20,944 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 Rover Allegro46,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBR 577T
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 20,944 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 20,939 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Cross Member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rear Position Lamps Inoperative With Headlights On (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Inoperative With Headlamps On (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Small Hole NSF Sill

Pass 14 Jun 2018 20,502 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 20,087 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 20,087 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 19,710 miles

Offside Rear subframe bush slight movement

front brake discs pitted

unable to check rear brake pipes due to grease

Fail 5 Feb 2016 19,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear subframe bush slight movement

front brake discs pitted

unable to check rear brake pipes due to grease

Pass 16 Jan 2015 19,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,444 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 19,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 19,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 19,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 18,970 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 18,970 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 18,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

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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JBR 577T is a 1978 Rover Allegro in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Rover Allegro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 46,871 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 JBR 577T, 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 48 years old, this Rover Allegro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JBR 577T registered?

JBR 577T is a 1978 Rover Allegro, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is JBR 577T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBR 577T shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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