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WRV 337K

1972 Chesil Speedster

Silver Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

10,036 mi
Last recorded10,036 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Chesil Speedster13,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRV 337K
MakeChesil
ModelSpeedster
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 10,036 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 9,252 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 8,931 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 8,835 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 8,383 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 7,680 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 6,568 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 5,881 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 5,881 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 4,809 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 4,277 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 4,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 3,324 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 3,318 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 2,465 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 2,004 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 1,256 miles

How Reliable is the Chesil Speedster?

Based on 1,497 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
345
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
Stop lamp not working 23
Horn not working 21
Headlamp aim too high 19
position lamp(s) not working 16
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WRV 337K is a 1972 Chesil Speedster in Silver with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1972 Chesil Speedster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 13,862 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chesil Speedster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WRV 337K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chesil Speedster typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 54 years old, this Chesil Speedster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WRV 337K registered?

WRV 337K is a 1972 Chesil Speedster, first registered on 10 March 1972.

Is WRV 337K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRV 337K shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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