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MYL 290L

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,336 mi
Last recorded31,336 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYL 290L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 31,336 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 31,301 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 30,030 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,519 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 29,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 May 2015 28,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 28,981 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 28,501 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,547 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 27,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,185 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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MYL 290L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 61,172 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 MYL 290L, 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 53 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 MYL 290L registered?

MYL 290L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is MYL 290L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYL 290L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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