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TEB 612S

1978 Rover Allegro

Brown Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,801 mi
Last recorded91,801 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1978 Rover Allegro46,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEB 612S
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2013 91,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery insecure

underbody corrosion

underbody covered in thick underseal

Pass 11 Nov 2011 91,041 miles

underside very thin in places but sound at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2010 90,712 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 90,375 miles

underside etc thin in places but sound at time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2008 89,189 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 89,309 miles

underside etc thin in places but sound at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2006 88,640 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 88,120 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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TEB 612S is a 1978 Rover Allegro in Brown with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TEB 612S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TEB 612S registered?

TEB 612S is a 1978 Rover Allegro, first registered on 10 October 1978.

Is TEB 612S safe to buy?

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