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MGN 738P

1976 Rover Allegro

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,617 mi
Last recorded81,617 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 1976 Rover Allegro49,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGN 738P
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 81,617 miles

N/S + O/S outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,108 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,969 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,662 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 79,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 79,030 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 79,030 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 78,252 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 78,063 miles

wiper blades becoming poor

Fail 19 Sep 2010 78,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 77,866 miles

offside front brake slight binding

Pass 11 Sep 2008 77,502 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2008 77,495 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 20 Sep 2007 77,014 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 76,616 miles

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing not excessive

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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MGN 738P is a 1976 Rover Allegro in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Rover Allegro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 49,002 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 MGN 738P, 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 50 years old, this Rover Allegro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGN 738P registered?

MGN 738P is a 1976 Rover Allegro, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is MGN 738P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGN 738P shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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