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RFK 921W

1981 Rover Allegro

Brown Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,185 mi
Last recorded78,185 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1981 Rover Allegro61,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFK 921W
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2014 78,185 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 76,695 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 71,135 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 71,106 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 69,139 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 69,139 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 68,928 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 68,928 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RFK 921W is a 1981 Rover Allegro in Brown with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RFK 921W, 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 RFK 921W registered?

RFK 921W is a 1981 Rover Allegro, first registered on 26 January 1981.

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