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MGW 714W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,597 mi
Last recorded73,597 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGW 714W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 73,597 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 71,156 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 65,002 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 63,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 62,798 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 62,280 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 61,762 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,638 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,635 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,396 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 61,223 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?

Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
431
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
3,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,278
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,128
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,118
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 976
fog lamp not working 719
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MGW 714W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 57,693 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Tr 7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGW 714W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tr 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Triumph Tr 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MGW 714W registered?

MGW 714W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 3 October 1980.

Is MGW 714W safe to buy?

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