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MFK 171V

1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

36,915 mi
Last recorded36,915 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible49,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFK 171V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 36,915 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 36,910 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire overflow pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 36,898 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 36,898 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 36,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 36,850 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2019 36,850 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 May 2018 36,778 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 May 2018 36,771 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure fuel pump wires (1.9.2a)

Fuel pipe insecure tank to pump pipe (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near horn (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2017 36,641 miles

windscreen has cracks but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 29 Apr 2016 36,305 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

top of screen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 29 Apr 2016 36,305 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

top of screen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 8 May 2015 35,865 miles

both number plate lights dim

front shocks weak

parking brake lever stiff

wiper rack worn

Fail 29 Apr 2015 35,865 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

both number plate lights dim

front shocks weak

parking brake lever stiff

wiper rack worn

Fail 7 Jul 2011 35,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,924 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 34,924 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 34,853 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 34,429 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 33,827 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 32,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 28,446 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7 Convertible?

Based on 1,243 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
522
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
fog lamp not working 53
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 47
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
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MFK 171V is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 49,432 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph TR7 Convertible fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MFK 171V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 Convertible typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Triumph TR7 Convertible is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MFK 171V is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 1 April 1980.

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