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RMR 202M

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,429 mi
Last recorded24,429 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMR 202M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 24,429 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front remould tyre

hole in boot floor

hole in nsr wheel arch rear

Pass 25 Sep 2017 23,834 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 22,894 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom of center door pillar (5.2.6)

boot floorpan corrosion holes outside prescibed areas

holes in drivers floor pan area outside precribed areas

Fail 5 Oct 2016 22,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom of center door pillar (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

boot floorpan corrosion holes outside prescibed areas

holes in drivers floor pan area outside precribed areas

Fail 26 Aug 2016 22,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom of sill by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom of center door pillar (5.2.6)

holes in drivers footwell floorpan outside prescibed areas

various holes in boot floor pan outside prescribed areas

Pass 11 Aug 2015 20,660 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom of door pillar (5.2.6)

Offside front floor pan outside prescribed areas under drivers seat area

Rear corrosion holes boot floor outside prescribed areas

Fail 4 Aug 2015 20,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion holes boot floor outside prescribed area

corrosion holes to offside front floor pan outside prescribed area

Pass 20 Aug 2014 17,701 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion holes boot floor outside prescribed area

end float in osr wheel hub

Fail 8 Aug 2014 17,559 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

end float in osr wheel hub

Pass 29 Aug 2013 15,060 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot floor corroded, 40cm away from suspension mount

front wishbone bushes debonded slight (both sides)

fuel pipes corroded near limit

nsf, osf and centre brake pipes corroded near limit

nsr and osr various surface corrosion around strut assemblys (not gone through)

osf seat belt fraying

Fail 23 Aug 2013 15,032 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot floor corroded, 40cm away from suspension mount

front wishbone bushes debonded slight (both sides)

nsf, osf and centre brake pipes corroded near limit

nsr and osr various surface corrosion around strut assemblys (not gone through)

osf seat belt fraying

Pass 22 Aug 2012 9,707 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 5,264 miles

corrosion in rear outer vallance

Fail 14 Jun 2011 5,252 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

CHASIS PLATE LOOSE IN ENGINE BAY

BOOT FLOOR BADLY CORRODED AND HOLED

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

REARHAND BRAKE LINKAGES STIFF TO MOVE

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE VERY RUSTY

Pass 31 Oct 2007 5,135 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear.hub.seals.leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2006 5,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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RMR 202M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 53,014 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 Triumph Dolomite fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 855 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RMR 202M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RMR 202M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 11 July 1974.

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