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MPF 717L

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,323 mi
Last recorded36,323 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPF 717L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 36,323 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 35,192 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 35,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 34,662 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 34,193 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 33,027 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 32,310 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 32,180 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 31,610 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 31,551 miles

rear drive shafts rubber boots split

Fail 31 Mar 2016 31,551 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear drive shafts rubber boots split

Pass 31 Oct 2012 31,457 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nocking noise from rear under braking.

o/s front inner wheel arch corroding.

rear drive shaft outer rubber boots perished.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 31,457 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nocking noise from rear under braking.

o/s front inner wheel arch corroding.

rear drive shaft outer rubber boots perished.

rear exhaust b=nocking on rear frame under boot floor.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 30,219 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear drive shaft boots split/dust covers.

n/s front inner face of brake disc scored.

o/s front inner wheel arch corroding.

slight play in front steering rack ends.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 30,219 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear drive shaft boots split/dust covers.

n/s front inner face of brake disc scored.

o/s front inner wheel arch corroding.

slight play in front steering rack ends.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 29,884 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear drive shaft outer boots split.

n/s front brake disc inner face slightly scored.

slight play in both front trunun bushes.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 29,884 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear drive shaft outer boots split.

n/s front brake disc inner face slightly scored.

slight play in both front trunun bushes.

Pass 21 Nov 2009 28,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,053 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR6?

Based on 59,030 MOT tests across 5,951 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
5,951
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,592
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,104
Stop lamp not working 1,042
Horn not working 887
brake binding 777
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MPF 717L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1972 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,276 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 TR6 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MPF 717L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR6 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MPF 717L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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