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BRB 681L

1973 Triumph 2000

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,011 mi
Last recorded9,011 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph 200061,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRB 681L
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 9,011 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 8,757 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 107,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 107,392 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 106,766 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 106,192 miles

Offside Front steering bush in rack slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2018 105,578 miles

both steering rack inner bushes worn

Pass 20 Nov 2017 4,860 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2016 4,144 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 4,144 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 103,380 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 102,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 102,390 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 101,875 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 101,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 101,493 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 906 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 906 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/f steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2009 100,401 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 99,697 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 99,697 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2007 99,039 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 99,038 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 97,838 miles

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

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

chassis /o/s front out rigger /plus o/s rear inner wheel arch /holed /

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2005 96,375 miles

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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BRB 681L is a 1973 Triumph 2000 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 61,501 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BRB 681L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRB 681L registered?

BRB 681L is a 1973 Triumph 2000, first registered on 2 February 1973.

Is BRB 681L safe to buy?

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