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MDR 742R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,598 mi
Last recorded24,598 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDR 742R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 24,598 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 23,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 22,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 20,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 18,663 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 17,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2021 17,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 16,692 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 15,532 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 12,923 miles

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 10,972 miles

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2016 5,076 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 97,851 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 92,174 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 86,723 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 81,427 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 76,400 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 76,440 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 71,795 miles

hand brake travell

Fail 27 Jan 2010 71,791 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

hand brake travell

Pass 28 Jan 2009 64,533 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 6 Feb 2008 55,720 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,013 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 41,367 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in steering rack

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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MDR 742R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 56,560 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 MDR 742R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MDR 742R registered?

MDR 742R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 26 April 1977.

Is MDR 742R safe to buy?

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