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ORU 773R

1976 Rover Allegro

Blue Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,686 mi
Last recorded25,686 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1976 Rover Allegro49,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORU 773R
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 25,686 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 25,671 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside rack end has play in joint

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2015 25,671 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside rack end has play in joint

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2014 25,671 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 3 Sep 2014 25,671 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 13 Aug 2013 25,671 miles

near side front tyre starting to split and perish

slight bind on both front wheels

slight play in near side inner steering rack joint

Pass 17 Aug 2012 25,581 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 25,581 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 25,386 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 25,192 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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ORU 773R is a 1976 Rover Allegro in Blue with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ORU 773R, 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 ORU 773R registered?

ORU 773R is a 1976 Rover Allegro, first registered on 1 September 1976.

Is ORU 773R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORU 773R shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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