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BSG 719L

1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

53,165 mi
Last recorded53,165 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 13058,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSG 719L
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 53,165 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 52,889 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 52,153 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 51,525 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 51,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 49,551 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 48,201 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 47,014 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,256 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 41,568 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 38,204 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,733 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,872 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,098 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 26,936 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,011 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 19,604 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 16,191 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 13,535 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 13,535 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
Stop lamp not working 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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BSG 719L is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 58,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BSG 719L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BSG 719L registered?

BSG 719L is a 1972 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 11 December 1972.

Is BSG 719L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSG 719L shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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