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RGF 618V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,189 mi
Last recorded41,189 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGF 618V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 41,189 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 40,502 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 39,769 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 39,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake master cylinder leaking where master cylinder bolts to servo (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 35,731 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,662 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 31,552 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 31,508 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 29,296 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 27,432 miles

Headlamp aims on upper limit

Oil leak

Slight play in steering column upper attachment

Small stonechips in windscreen

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 5 Jun 2013 27,377 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 27,343 miles

exhaust rubbers age cracking

temp repair to center exhaust

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 27,134 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,206 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 26,203 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 25,975 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 25,485 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 25,180 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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RGF 618V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 58,191 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 618V, 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 46 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 618V registered?

RGF 618V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 11 June 1980.

Is RGF 618V safe to buy?

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