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YEV 302S

1978 Rover Allegro

White Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,740 mi
Last recorded51,740 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1978 Rover Allegro46,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEV 302S
MakeRover
ModelAllegro
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 51,740 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside drive shaft, and gear change oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 51,559 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 51,559 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low performance (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected Dripping from brake drum (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative Front end collapsed (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 51,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lagging slightly in operation

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 51,268 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 51,258 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,026 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 51,025 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,750 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 50,745 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven lazy (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,142 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 49,596 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 49,540 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 49,374 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 49,368 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 49,219 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 49,063 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,050 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 49,050 miles

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

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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YEV 302S is a 1978 Rover Allegro in White with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YEV 302S, 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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What year was YEV 302S registered?

YEV 302S is a 1978 Rover Allegro, first registered on 30 March 1978.

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