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OWC 7M

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,539 mi
Last recorded66,539 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWC 7M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 66,539 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 66,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 66,332 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 65,968 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 65,415 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 64,982 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 64,982 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 64,861 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 64,737 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 64,732 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2016 64,648 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 64,535 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 64,533 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,475 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 64,166 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,850 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 62,847 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,564 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

all four tyres nearside + offside front + rear starting too perish

nearside + offside rear hub seals starting to weap

surface corrosion too nearside + offside rear boot floor

Pass 23 May 2009 61,319 miles

all four tyres starting too perish

nearside rear wheel back plate damp

Pass 6 May 2008 61,025 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 60,763 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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OWC 7M is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 OWC 7M, 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.

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What year was OWC 7M registered?

OWC 7M is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 3 December 1973.

Is OWC 7M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWC 7M shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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