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BMR 778L

1972 Triumph GT6

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,334 mi
Last recorded2,334 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMR 778L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 2,334 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 1,896 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

VEHICLE UNDER SEALED ON UNDERSIDE RESTRICTING VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS

Fail 15 Apr 2025 1,896 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

VEHICLE UNDER SEALED ON UNDERSIDE RESTRICTING VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS

Pass 19 Apr 2024 1,416 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 774 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 774 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

hazards not working

Pass 25 Apr 2022 356 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunnion slight play

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipe to carbs perished

Pass 1 Apr 2021 99,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 98,071 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,867 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 95,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower trion slight play

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

signs of brake /clutch master cylinders dampness?? bulkhead

Fail 3 May 2017 95,684 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower trion slight play

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

signs of brake /clutch master cylinders dampness?? bulkhead

Pass 28 Apr 2016 94,885 miles

nearside front and offside front lower truions slight play

offside lower chassis outer rigger(body mounting) becoming weak and corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2016 94,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coolant leaks

nearside front and offside front lower truions slight play

offside lower chassis outer rigger(body mounting) becoming weak and corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 94,498 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 93,862 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 92,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 92,638 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight free play nearside front lower trunnion

Pass 9 May 2011 91,519 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside ball joint boot split

rear brakes uneven

Fail 6 May 2011 91,516 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside ball joint boot split

rear brakes uneven

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 90,499 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 89,044 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 87,985 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 87,054 miles

braided brake hoses fitted all round

Pass 4 Apr 2006 86,583 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph GT6?

Based on 14,984 MOT tests across 1,835 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 774
brake binding 398
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 393
Horn not working 367
Stop lamp not working 340
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BMR 778L is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 44,452 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph GT6 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 774 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BMR 778L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph GT6 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BMR 778L registered?

BMR 778L is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 22 November 1972.

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