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LCG 858T

1978 Rover Allegro

Blue Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,507 mi
Last recorded56,507 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2006
Typical for 1978 Rover Allegro46,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCG 858T
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2006 56,507 miles

L/H rear brake pipe corroded.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Suspension is soft.

Fail 13 Oct 2006 56,506 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

suspension soft

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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LCG 858T is a 1978 Rover Allegro in Blue with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LCG 858T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LCG 858T?

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What year was LCG 858T registered?

LCG 858T is a 1978 Rover Allegro, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is LCG 858T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCG 858T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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