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RGF 232L

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,341 mi
Last recorded92,341 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGF 232L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 92,341 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 91,718 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 91,554 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 91,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From master cylinder to bulkhead T-piece (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 90,975 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 90,515 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 89,300 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,104 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 86,861 miles

boot floor corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,413 miles

Boot floor corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded All front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 83,638 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 81,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 80,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering u/j slightly loose

Pass 8 Feb 2012 79,084 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 79,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 76,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 75,064 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 73,139 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 73,133 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 71,106 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 67,873 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 62,198 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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RGF 232L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RGF 232L, 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 RGF 232L registered?

RGF 232L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 9 March 1973.

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The MOT history for RGF 232L shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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