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WFK 401K

1972 Marlin Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,880 mi
Last recorded22,880 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 1972 Marlin Roadster48,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFK 401K
MakeMarlin
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 22,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect + rears (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 22,880 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect + rears (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 22,878 miles

Nearside Front tyre pressure seems low

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 22,878 miles

Area surrounding handbrake mounting point deteriorated but handbrake lever still secure.

Battery clamp partially insecure but battery still secure.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Several places. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front bush. (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Oil leak Axle seal appears to be leaking slightly. ()

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front & Rear bush. (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Propshaft universal joint worn Front & rear joints slightly worn. ()

Rear axle sounds noisy when rear wheels rotated.

Servo vacuum pipe perished but not leaking.

Small trace of fuel around fuel sender unit in tank but did not re appear after being cleaned away.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear. (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 22,878 miles

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Headlamp insecure N/S & O/S. (1.7.3)

Headlamp switch insecure Dip switch. (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush. (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure All nuts appear loose. (2.4.B.7b)

Speedometer dial glass missing. (6.7.2)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed Unable to find VIN plate. (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S. (8.2.2)

Area surrounding handbrake mounting point deteriorated but handbrake lever still secure.

Battery clamp partially insecure but battery still secure.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Several places. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front bush. (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Oil leak Axle seal appears to be leaking slightly. ()

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front & Rear bush. (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Propshaft universal joint worn Front & rear joints slightly worn. ()

Rear axle sounds noisy when rear wheels rotated.

Servo vacuum pipe perished but not leaking.

Small trace of fuel around fuel sender unit in tank but did not re appear after being cleaned away.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear. (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 22,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between front pipe & centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn Front ()

Rear differential slightly noisy

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper bush's on front shocks (2.7.4)

Slight play in steering rack & pinion

Windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 28 Sep 2015 22,878 miles

Offside Rear shocker slight leak

Rear no plate cracked

all wheels have differing wheel nuts fitted

race seat belts fitting

slight wear in front lower trunnions and top joints

various minor oil leaks

washer pump weak and dripping in vehicle (new one on order)

Pass 28 May 2008 20,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres perished

steering coloum rubbing on coloum surround at top of coloum

steering coloum rubbing on top of brake fluid resivoir top

Fail 28 May 2008 20,128 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres perished

steering coloum rubbing on coloum surround at top of coloum

steering coloum rubbing on top of brake fluid resivoir top

Pass 8 Jun 2007 19,344 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 19,344 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyers starting to crack on the inside tred

off side front tyer starting to crack in tread

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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WFK 401K is a 1972 Marlin Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1972 Marlin Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 48,648 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 WFK 401K, 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 54 years old, this Marlin Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WFK 401K registered?

WFK 401K is a 1972 Marlin Roadster, first registered on 11 February 1972.

Is WFK 401K safe to buy?

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