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MIL 4126

1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Blue Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

45,745 mi
Last recorded45,745 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible49,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 4126
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 45,745 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 45,731 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2026 45,714 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 45,697 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 44,170 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

rear licence plate fading

Pass 9 Mar 2023 41,915 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

o/s washers misaligned slightly

rear licence plate fading

Pass 19 Mar 2021 39,946 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 39,923 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 38,865 miles

low reading off side hand brake

off side washer jet weak

under body repairs

under side under sealed

Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,829 miles

Oil leak

all tyres out of date

Pass 4 Apr 2016 37,326 miles

differential oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,737 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 36,730 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,118 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 35,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight blow rear exhaust box

Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,678 miles

engine oil leak, slight play steering rack, under body heavily undersealed.

Fail 10 Jun 2006 33,666 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

engine oil leak

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

power steering pump damp

Pass 11 Jun 2005 31,557 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 31,547 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

fuel gauge inop †engine and gearbox oil leak †slight play steering rack

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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MIL 4126 is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Blue with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MIL 4126, 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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MIL 4126 is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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