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MJY 792R

1977 Marlin Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

15,895 mi
Last recorded15,895 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1977 Marlin Roadster14,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJY 792R
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 15,895 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear pinion oil seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 15,593 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 15,593 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 15,332 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 9 Aug 2023 15,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 18 Jul 2022 15,133 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2022 15,133 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2021 14,867 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 14,867 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 14,678 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 14,678 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 1,455 miles

Front brakes close to imbalance point

Offside Front Upper Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jun 2016 1,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure footwell (1.9.2a)

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

Front brakes close to imbalance point

Offside Front Upper Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 14,413 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering column lower bush

Fail 11 Jun 2015 14,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

slight play in steering column lower bush

Pass 13 Dec 2013 14,067 miles

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

slight play in lower steering column bush

Fail 9 Dec 2013 14,061 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

slight play in lower steering column bush

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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MJY 792R is a 1977 Marlin Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1977 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 14,413 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 MJY 792R, 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 49 years old, this Marlin Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJY 792R registered?

MJY 792R is a 1977 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 1 June 1977.

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