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RAL 987N

1974 Rover Allegro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,699 mi
Last recorded45,699 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Rover Allegro45,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAL 987N
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 45,699 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,327 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 44,316 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 44,242 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension low on the o/s

Pass 7 Jun 2013 43,876 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 43,822 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 43,009 miles

Nearside front wheel partially siezed, suspect brake caliper.

Pass 21 May 2010 41,987 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s/f bump stop damaged

Pass 8 May 2009 40,772 miles

exhaust blow from down pipe to manifold joint

o/s/f bump stop damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,903 miles

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

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

gear linkage oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2007 39,034 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 37,966 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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RAL 987N is a 1974 Rover Allegro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 Rover Allegro models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 45,699 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 RAL 987N, 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 52 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 RAL 987N registered?

RAL 987N is a 1974 Rover Allegro, first registered on 6 September 1974.

Is RAL 987N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAL 987N shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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