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RBG 149K

1971 Triumph 2000

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,766 mi
Last recorded24,766 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph 200059,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBG 149K
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 24,766 miles

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

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

body work rusty

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 25,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

body work rusty

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 25,539 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 25,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 24,238 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 24,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 24,166 miles

play o/s/f hub

rubbers perishing

under body rust

wear front disc

Pass 6 Jan 2012 24,164 miles

under side rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2011 23,900 miles

oil leak

wear front disc

wet test

Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,811 miles

oil leak

under body repaires

wet test

Pass 30 Jan 2009 23,800 miles

exh repaired

oil leak

rear suspension bushes cracking

under body rust

wipers in poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2007 23,753 miles

exh bandaged

n/s rack gaiter perished

oil leak

under body corrosion

under body repaires

wear front disc

Pass 19 Dec 2006 22,579 miles

under body repairs carried out

How Reliable is the Triumph 2000?

Based on 8,658 MOT tests across 1,036 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
569
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
1,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 363
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 298
brake binding 256
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 219
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 172
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RBG 149K is a 1971 Triumph 2000 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1971 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 59,020 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph 2000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RBG 149K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RBG 149K is a 1971 Triumph 2000, first registered on 10 December 1971.

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