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GKC 740L

1973 Marlin Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

18,813 mi
Last recorded18,813 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Marlin Roadster15,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKC 740L
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 18,813 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 18,778 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack to body bush colapsed (2.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 18,513 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 18,513 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 18,155 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 17,245 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in both steering arms inner joints

Fail 2 Sep 2021 17,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in both steering arms inner joints

Pass 8 Nov 2019 16,396 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 7 Nov 2019 16,396 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 15,413 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 14,586 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides rear. (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 11,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 10,303 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 10,303 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 8,128 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 6,411 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 4,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 4,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 4,070 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 3,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 2,718 miles

How Reliable is the Marlin Roadster?

Based on 2,085 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
396
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 48
Stop lamp not working 37
brake recording little or no effort 36
Steering rack gaiter split 31
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
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GKC 740L is a 1973 Marlin Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1973 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 15,476 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 Marlin Roadster fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GKC 740L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Marlin Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Marlin Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GKC 740L registered?

GKC 740L is a 1973 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 23 February 1973.

Is GKC 740L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKC 740L shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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