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JLU 128K

1972 Marlin Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,310 mi
Last recorded57,310 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Marlin Roadster48,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLU 128K
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 57,310 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 57,282 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 56,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 55,813 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 55,244 miles

Front brake anti squeal shims fitted incorrectly

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in bolt mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in bolt mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front chassis near door shut rusty

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rears affected by indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 55,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play inner and outer play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding nearside and offside (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 51,805 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 51,805 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 49,740 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 49,694 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,971 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 45,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 41,919 miles

FITTED WITH REAR FOG // NOT WORKING

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

REAR PROP SHAFT BOLTS LOOSE

Fail 6 Jun 2013 41,919 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

FITTED WITH REAR FOG // NOT WORKING

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

REAR PROP SHAFT BOLTS LOOSE

Pass 1 Nov 2011 40,932 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,387 miles

O/S/R SHOCKER BOTTOM BUSH WORN

Fail 28 Oct 2010 39,387 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

O/S/R SHOCKER BOTTOM BUSH WORN

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,051 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,164 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 32,588 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 29,967 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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JLU 128K is a 1972 Marlin Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 48,648 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 JLU 128K, 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 54 years old, this Marlin Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JLU 128K registered?

JLU 128K is a 1972 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 2 June 1972.

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