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NEL 291W

1981 Rover Allegro

Bronze Petrol 1748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,917 mi
Last recorded66,917 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2007
Typical for 1981 Rover Allegro61,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEL 291W
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,748cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2007 66,917 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 61,835 miles

advisory from 870055316256

Fail 3 Aug 2006 61,835 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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NEL 291W is a 1981 Rover Allegro in Bronze with a 1,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NEL 291W, 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 NEL 291W registered?

NEL 291W is a 1981 Rover Allegro, first registered on 14 January 1981.

Is NEL 291W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEL 291W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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