1981 DRK 1.3L Petrol · RCL 617W
1981 DRK (1.3L, petrol). First registered 07/01/1981. Recorded mileage 25,315 miles. MOT valid until 18/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- DRK
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 1289cc
RCL 617W Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 25,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RCL 617W Mileage History
- 07/10/202123,239 mi
- 17/10/202223,345 mi+106 mi
- 09/10/202323,400 mi+55 mi
- 31/10/202424,239 mi+839 mi
- 20/08/202625,315 mi+1,076 mi
Average of roughly 426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RCL 617W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Drk Unknown (RCL 617W) between October 2021 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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