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WKO 201S

1978 Rover Allegro

Gold Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,553 mi
Last recorded96,553 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 Rover Allegro46,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKO 201S
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 96,553 miles

Front Registration plate starting to deteriorate

Indicator flash rate slow

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play

Sill covers fitted, restricting inspection of outer sills

Pass 24 Jan 2017 96,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Indicator flash rate a little slow

Plastic sill covers fitted, restricting inspection of some testable components

Pass 10 Feb 2016 95,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower engine mountings started to deteriorate

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Fail 4 Feb 2016 95,465 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower engine mountings started to deteriorate

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 6 Feb 2015 95,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside and offside lower engine mountings started to split.

Plastic sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas.

Fail 5 Feb 2015 95,054 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside and offside lower engine mountings started to split.

Plastic sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas.

Slight play in both steering joints ( track rod ends and or inner joints)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 94,663 miles

Indicator flash rate low at idle speed

Nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Slight play in inner track rod joints

Slight play in nearside and offside track rod ends

Slight play in offside lower ball joint

Fail 16 Jan 2014 94,661 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Indicator flash rate low at idle speed

Nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Offside parking brake rear pivot seized

Slight play in inner track rod joints

Slight play in nearside and offside track rod ends

Slight play in offside lower ball joint

Small split in offside outer drive shaft gaitor

Pass 12 Feb 2013 94,310 miles

Indicator flash rate slow at idle speed

Slight play in both track rod ends

Slight play in offside lower ball joint

Small hole in offside outer constant velocity gaitor

Fail 30 Jan 2013 94,291 miles

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

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

Indicator flash rate slow at idle speed

Slight play in both track rod ends

Slight play in offside lower ball joint

Small hole in offside outer constant velocity gaitor

Pass 17 Jan 2012 93,717 miles

slight run out on front brake discs

Pass 27 Jan 2011 93,216 miles

Slight exhaust blow between manifold to front pipe joint. N/side rear cross tube mounting getting weak.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 92,606 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 91,968 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 91,180 miles

Both n/side wheel bearings have slight play. O/side front chassis rail getting weak by front tie bar mounting point.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 90,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack n/s †o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Jan 2006 89,406 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 89,405 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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WKO 201S is a 1978 Rover Allegro in Gold with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WKO 201S, 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 WKO 201S registered?

WKO 201S is a 1978 Rover Allegro, first registered on 9 February 1978.

Is WKO 201S safe to buy?

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