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1974 Blaw Knox 2SPSD Petrol · RKO 226M

RKO 226M

1974 Blaw Knox 2SPSD (petrol). First registered 01 May 1974. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026.

Make & Model
BLAW KNOX 2SPSD
Year / Origin
1974 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 29 Apr 2026
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Jan 1986)
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 29 Apr 2026
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Jan 1986
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1974
Engine
---
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RKO 226M Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2025
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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RKO 226M MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Sept 2026, 11:38
MOT Analysis

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 1974 Blaw Knox 2Spsd (RKO 226M) between April 2022 and March 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “All Roller Brake Test Machines: With the service brake fully applied: the specified brake effort is not met. (71.1.d.v)”.

PASS
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ADVISORY

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Taxed
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
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