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BNJ 467K

1971 Sunbeam Rapier

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,633 mi
Last recorded21,633 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 1971 Sunbeam Rapier68,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNJ 467K
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 21,633 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 20,913 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 20,333 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 19,197 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 18,692 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 18,164 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 17,429 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 17,185 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and inner sidewall slightly indented

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

steering box slightly damp

Pass 23 Dec 2016 17,028 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

rear brake has slightly imbalance

Fail 23 Dec 2016 17,028 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

rear brake has slightly imbalance

Pass 8 Jan 2016 16,667 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 16,328 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 15,820 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 15,026 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 14,713 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 14,316 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 14,268 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 14,010 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 13,608 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 13,046 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 12,400 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 12,223 miles

How Reliable is the Sunbeam Rapier?

Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
339
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 116
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 97
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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BNJ 467K is a 1971 Sunbeam Rapier in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1971 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 68,841 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sunbeam Rapier fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNJ 467K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sunbeam Rapier typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 55 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNJ 467K registered?

BNJ 467K is a 1971 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is BNJ 467K safe to buy?

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