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MVR 97W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,033 mi
Last recorded36,033 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVR 97W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2025 36,033 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 35,954 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 35,705 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 35,486 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,254 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 35,129 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 34,742 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,515 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,839 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 33,644 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 33,397 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,134 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 32,535 miles

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

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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MVR 97W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 MVR 97W, 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 MVR 97W registered?

MVR 97W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 26 September 1980.

Is MVR 97W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVR 97W shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MVR 97W have outstanding finance?

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