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VAX 241S

1978 Rover Allegro

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,372 mi
Last recorded8,372 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1978 Rover Allegro46,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAX 241S
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 8,372 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 8,372 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 8,048 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 23 Apr 2013 7,706 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 7,628 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 7,513 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear rebound straps are starting to fray

Pass 19 Jun 2008 7,401 miles

all tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 17 Jun 2008 7,401 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 27 Jun 2007 7,236 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 7,236 miles

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

offside front and rear tyres perished

play in steering rack

slight movement in front suspension arms

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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VAX 241S is a 1978 Rover Allegro in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VAX 241S, 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 VAX 241S registered?

VAX 241S is a 1978 Rover Allegro, first registered on 18 April 1978.

Is VAX 241S safe to buy?

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