1979 Rover Allegro 1.3L Petrol · AMU 473T
1979 Rover Allegro (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1979. Recorded mileage 34,481 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER ALLEGRO
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1979
- Engine
- 1275cc
AMU 473T Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2024
- 34,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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AMU 473T Mileage History
- 18/04/202232,949 mi
- 17/04/202333,896 mi+947 mi
- 17/04/202333,896 mi
- 11/04/202434,480 mi+584 mi
- 15/04/202434,481 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 769 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AMU 473T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Rover Allegro (AMU 473T) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))”; “Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.