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MHP 214V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

11,965 mi
Last recorded11,965 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHP 214V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 11,965 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 11,965 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 10,960 miles

Play in steering rack /offside ,

Brake bind nearside rear

Diff oil leaks

Driver door difficult to close

Nearside Door mirror is damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber is damp

Fail 28 Nov 2019 10,960 miles

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

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

Brake bind nearside rear

Diff oil leaks

Driver door difficult to close

Nearside Door mirror is damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber is damp

Play in steering rack /offside ,

Pass 28 Nov 2018 9,609 miles

Nearside door mirror broken

Offside rear brakes have run out

Steering rack is worn offside front play. No play detected at steering wheel.

Fail 28 Nov 2018 9,609 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside door mirror broken

Offside rear brakes have run out

Steering rack is worn offside front play. No play detected at steering wheel.

Pass 2 Dec 2017 8,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside mirror is cracked

Fail 27 Nov 2017 8,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside mirror is cracked

nearside rear trailing arm rear bracket is corroded & holed

Pass 18 Nov 2016 7,657 miles

movement in offside steering rack end

nearside headlamp is loose

Fail 15 Nov 2016 7,656 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

movement in offside steering rack end

nearside headlamp is loose

offside and nearside front track control arm bushes worn split perished

Pass 23 Nov 2015 6,302 miles

rear brake performance could be better

Pass 6 Dec 2014 5,651 miles

all front bushes are cracking

Fail 29 Nov 2014 5,651 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

all front bushes are cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2013 4,763 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 4,763 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

play in offside and nearside steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2012 4,594 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

both headlight reflectors corroded

slight brake bind offside front

Fail 12 Nov 2012 4,591 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

battery insecure

both headlight reflectors corroded

play in offside of steering rack

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 4 Nov 2011 4,049 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel pipes from pump are BADLY detoriated

Fail 2 Nov 2011 4,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel pipes from pump are BADLY detoriated

Pass 13 Nov 2010 3,338 miles

All front and rear suspension parts are corroded.

Front and rear fllors are corroded.

Front ball joint rubbers are split.

Front inner wings are corroded.

Front tyres are badly cracking.

Lots of play in nearside front shock.

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 2,482 miles

All tyres are low and badly cracking.

Both headlights have poor beam images due to corrosion on reflectors.

Front anti roll bar rubbers are spliting.

Offside front seat belt slow to retract.

Offside front shock rubber cover is missing.

Rubber fuel pipe to and from pump badly cracking.

Run out on offside front disc.

Fail 9 Nov 2009 2,482 miles

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

All tyres are low and badly cracking.

Both headlights have poor beam images due to corrosion on reflectors.

Front anti roll bar rubbers are spliting.

Offside front seat belt slow to retract.

Offside front shock rubber cover is missing.

Rubber fuel pipe to and from pump badly cracking.

Run out on offside front disc.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 363 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre is cracking

Fail 6 Nov 2008 362 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre is cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2007 97,362 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 97,362 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

o/s/r/ tyre cracking

slight play n/s/f/ wheel bearing

windscreen marked by wiper blade

Pass 2 Nov 2006 93,939 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 93,939 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 91,393 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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MHP 214V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MHP 214V, 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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MHP 214V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 23 May 1980.

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