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RKS 32S

1978 Rover Allegro

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,417 mi
Last recorded34,417 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1978 Rover Allegro46,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKS 32S
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2012 34,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

offside front wing corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 31,226 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 31,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 28,980 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,777 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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RKS 32S is a 1978 Rover Allegro in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 RKS 32S, 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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RKS 32S is a 1978 Rover Allegro, first registered on 1 March 1978.

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