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JLG 374T

1978 Rover Allegro

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,139 mi
Last recorded37,139 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1978 Rover Allegro46,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLG 374T
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 37,139 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 37,129 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 35,926 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. bit weak (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 35,926 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. bit weak (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 35,468 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 33,585 miles

Sat nav holder removed

Fail 14 Sep 2015 33,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Sat nav holder removed

Pass 6 Oct 2014 32,616 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 32,614 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 31,345 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 31,344 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,335 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs corroded

near side rear indicator faulty

Pass 5 Mar 2010 21,057 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 20,239 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 20,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,940 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 18,753 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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JLG 374T is a 1978 Rover Allegro in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 JLG 374T, 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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JLG 374T is a 1978 Rover Allegro, first registered on 1 December 1978.

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