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MCW 101G

1981 Rover Allegro

Blue Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,018 mi
Last recorded63,018 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1981 Rover Allegro61,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCW 101G
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 63,018 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 62,910 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,851 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,768 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 62,332 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 May 2011 62,332 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2010 61,436 miles

Oil leak

both front bottom suspension arm ball joints have slight wear

slight play in o/s/f & n/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 11 May 2010 61,424 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

both front bottom suspension arm ball joints have slight wear

slight play in o/s/f & n/s/r wheel bearings

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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MCW 101G is a 1981 Rover Allegro in Blue with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Rover Allegro models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 61,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Allegro fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCW 101G, 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 45 years old, this Rover Allegro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MCW 101G registered?

MCW 101G is a 1981 Rover Allegro, first registered on 2 April 1981.

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