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UEW 816S

1978 Rover Allegro

Brown Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,338 mi
Last recorded31,338 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1978 Rover Allegro46,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEW 816S
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 31,338 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 30,580 miles

Battery insecure

Movement in steering rack inner joint (n/s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/s front suspension bump stop missing

Plastic covers on outer sills prevent full inspection

Fail 18 Jun 2010 30,580 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Movement in steering rack inner joint (n/s)

O/s front suspension bump stop missing

Plastic covers on outer sills prevent full inspection

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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UEW 816S is a 1978 Rover Allegro in Brown with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UEW 816S, 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 UEW 816S registered?

UEW 816S is a 1978 Rover Allegro, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is UEW 816S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEW 816S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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