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Q711KUA

1971 Marlin Roadster

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

35,299 mi
Last recorded35,299 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Marlin Roadster28,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ711KUA
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 35,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 35,294 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 35,064 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 34,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 33,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 33,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2022 33,392 miles

Central Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 32,613 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 31,593 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

No steering lock fitted.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2013 31,593 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

No steering lock fitted.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 31,070 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread

Fail 19 May 2011 31,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread

Pass 2 Apr 2010 30,422 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 30,418 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,026 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 29,440 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 28,589 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 28,581 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 27,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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Q711KUA is a 1971 Marlin Roadster in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1971 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 28,367 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 Q711KUA, 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 55 years old, this Marlin Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q711KUA is a 1971 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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