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MGO 423L

1972 Triumph Dolomite

Purple Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,347 mi
Last recorded76,347 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph Dolomite52,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGO 423L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 76,347 miles

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

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

fog lamp not working

reverse lamp not working

Pass 6 Sep 2023 71,602 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 70,458 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 70,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 70,017 miles

prop shaft centre bearing rubber deteriorating

Pass 25 Jul 2016 69,605 miles

brake pipes greased

slight movement in both rack end

Fail 22 Jul 2016 69,609 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes greased

slight movement in both rack end

Pass 16 Jul 2015 66,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 63,817 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from off side rear axle on to brake back plate

Fail 21 Jul 2014 63,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from off side rear axle on to brake back plate

Pass 23 Jul 2013 58,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 55,689 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?

Based on 17,210 MOT tests across 2,188 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
575
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
2,188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 855
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 681
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 669
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 625
brake binding 589
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MGO 423L is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite in Purple with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,584 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 Triumph Dolomite fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 855 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGO 423L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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MGO 423L is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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