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RKB 143T

1978 Rover Allegro

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,033 mi
Last recorded33,033 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1978 Rover Allegro46,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKB 143T
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2021 33,033 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 32,253 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Marked yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 31,484 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 30,461 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 29,704 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,845 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has noise but not rough

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 27,465 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 26,445 miles

suspension low on o/side.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 25,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,919 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 24,117 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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RKB 143T is a 1978 Rover Allegro in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Rover Allegro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 46,871 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 RKB 143T, 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 48 years old, this Rover Allegro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RKB 143T is a 1978 Rover Allegro, first registered on 11 October 1978.

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