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SKV 83R

1977 Marlin Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,134 mi
Last recorded6,134 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1977 Marlin Roadster14,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKV 83R
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 6,134 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2023 5,796 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 5,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket loose to the extent that relative movement is visible rear (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front torsion bar appears week

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 5,697 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s & n/s ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside exhaust clamp not in correct place

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 5,697 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s & n/s ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside exhaust clamp not in correct place

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 5,548 miles

Nearside Front slight play detected at front hub

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced tie bar to chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play detected at front hub

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 5,404 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 5,404 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 5,921 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 5,174 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 5,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability inner front (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 4,965 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2016 4,468 miles

Centre Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2015 4,144 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 3,407 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 2,466 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 1,133 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 75 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 75 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 21 miles

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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SKV 83R is a 1977 Marlin Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 14,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Marlin Roadster fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SKV 83R, 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 49 years old, this Marlin Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SKV 83R registered?

SKV 83R is a 1977 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 10 February 1977.

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