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OBH 667M

1974 Sunbeam Rapier

White Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

543 mi
Last recorded543 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 Sunbeam Rapier38,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBH 667M
MakeSunbeam
ModelRapier
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 533 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 99,834 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 99,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leaks

Fail 4 Aug 2020 99,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leaks

Central Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 99,083 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both engine mounts perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated body to axel perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all leaf spring bushes perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front valance corroded but not likely to affect steering or baking

oil leak

rear axel has minor oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2018 98,624 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 98,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 97,620 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 97,620 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front suspension bolts insecure (2.5.A.1c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 96,804 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 96,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 96,399 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

all rubber suspension bushes poor

front lower panel poor

fuel cap rubber poor

Fail 13 Jul 2009 96,397 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

all rubber suspension bushes poor

front lower panel poor

fuel cap rubber poor

Pass 11 Jul 2008 95,090 miles

slight play in front steering joints

slight play in top steering bush

Pass 22 Jun 2007 93,776 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 93,672 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

front and rear tyres perished

fuel hose perished on pump

Pass 7 Mar 2006 93,229 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 93,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Dec 2005 93,229 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Sunbeam Rapier?

Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
339
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 116
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 97
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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OBH 667M is a 1974 Sunbeam Rapier in White with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1974 Sunbeam Rapier models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 38,863 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 Sunbeam Rapier fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OBH 667M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sunbeam Rapier typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 52 years old, this Sunbeam Rapier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OBH 667M registered?

OBH 667M is a 1974 Sunbeam Rapier, first registered on 22 January 1974.

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