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MGT 409L

1971 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,866 mi
Last recorded54,866 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2008
Typical for 1971 Triumph Dolomite61,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGT 409L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2008 54,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 54,699 miles

oddometer not working

Fail 29 Jan 2007 54,699 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust has had temporary repairs

inner drive coupling worn.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 54,688 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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MGT 409L is a 1971 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 61,651 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MGT 409L, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGT 409L registered?

MGT 409L is a 1971 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is MGT 409L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGT 409L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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