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OVO 225L

1972 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,841 mi
Last recorded38,841 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph Dolomite52,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVO 225L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 38,841 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 38,369 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed And slow return (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Some play in steering rack when wheel in rocked

Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 37,811 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed And slow returning (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Some play found in rack when road wheel is rocked

Fail 12 Jan 2023 37,811 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed And slow returning (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Some play found in rack when road wheel is rocked

Pass 8 Feb 2022 37,720 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed And slow return (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 37,717 miles

Steering system excessively rough Stiff in rotation possible u/j seized (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed And slow return (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 37,215 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 36,405 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 35,517 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 34,913 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to splitter pipe (3.6.B.2c)

slight coolant leak from radiator stabbing

Pass 15 Jan 2016 33,976 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded in engine bay (pipe from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 33,855 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 32,596 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 32,596 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2012 31,163 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 30,062 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 28,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,681 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 24,493 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer wall

offside rear tyre perishing on inner wall

Fail 8 Dec 2008 24,493 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer wall

offside rear tyre perishing on inner wall

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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OVO 225L is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 OVO 225L, 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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What year was OVO 225L registered?

OVO 225L is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 18 August 1972.

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