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JGP 308N

1975 Rover Allegro

Brown Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,126 mi
Last recorded3,126 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1975 Rover Allegro50,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGP 308N
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 3,126 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box slighty corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 3,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box slighty corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 2,856 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 May 2013 2,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front inner floor slight corrosion

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front inner floor slight corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2008 2,404 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

body damage offside front wing & drivers door

offside rear suspension check strap worn

Fail 23 Sep 2008 2,393 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

body damage offside front wing & drivers door

offside rear suspension check strap worn

Pass 26 Sep 2007 181 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 181 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 98,338 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 98,338 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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JGP 308N is a 1975 Rover Allegro in Brown with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JGP 308N, 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.

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JGP 308N is a 1975 Rover Allegro, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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