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BHB 28T

1979 Triumph 2000

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,061 mi
Last recorded38,061 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHB 28T
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 38,061 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 35,951 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 32,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in protective material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 29,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in protective material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 28,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 26,787 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 24,365 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 22,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 22,935 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill backing center area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 22,702 miles

Excessive corrosion in non prescribed areas Both sides front inner / outer sills and inner arches

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box deteriorating (7.1.2)

Nearside front, front lower inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 18 May 2017 22,696 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Rear section broke during brake performance test (3.5.1b)

Excessive corrosion in non prescribed areas. Nearside and offside front inner / outer sills and into wheel arches

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 24 May 2016 21,692 miles

Nearside Front foot well corrosion not within 30cm of structure

heavy under seal

miss fire

Fail 16 May 2016 21,692 miles

Centre Fuel pipe insecure n/s (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy under seal

miss fire

Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,548 miles

car starting to corrode underneath advise full rebuild

Fail 16 Jun 2008 21,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

car starting to corrode underneath advise full rebuild

Pass 8 Sep 2006 213,441 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 21,439 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

How Reliable is the Triumph 2000?

Based on 8,658 MOT tests across 1,036 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
569
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
1,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 363
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 298
brake binding 256
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 219
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 172
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BHB 28T is a 1979 Triumph 2000 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

The most common reason a Triumph 2000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHB 28T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BHB 28T is a 1979 Triumph 2000, first registered on 11 June 1979.

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The MOT history for BHB 28T shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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