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RHL 20R

1977 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,167 mi
Last recorded41,167 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Tr 752,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHL 20R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 41,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 40,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 40,502 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 40,319 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 40,230 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 40,033 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 39,916 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 39,906 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,292 miles

wipers only work on slow speed

Fail 24 Jul 2009 39,288 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers only work on slow speed

Pass 6 Aug 2008 38,860 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 38,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 37,789 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 37,779 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 37,775 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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RHL 20R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,281 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 RHL 20R, 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 49 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 RHL 20R registered?

RHL 20R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 20 June 1977.

Is RHL 20R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHL 20R shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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