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GWD 214K

1972 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

8,168 mi
Last recorded8,168 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWD 214K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 8,168 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 8,168 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 5,826 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 5,053 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 4,099 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 4,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 3,479 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 3,106 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 2,518 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 2,273 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 2,057 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 1,464 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 1,423 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2006 291 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing with slight play † †n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?

Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
4,280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,585
brake recording little or no effort 1,342
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 927
brake binding 845
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GWD 214K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 52,454 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 Lotus Elan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,585 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GWD 214K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GWD 214K registered?

GWD 214K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 18 May 1972.

Is GWD 214K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWD 214K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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