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ROP 287R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

6,785 mi
Last recorded6,785 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROP 287R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 6,785 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 6,092 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 5,556 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 4,654 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 1,750 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 1,641 miles

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

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

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

hazard switch not working

Pass 18 Jul 2011 1,641 miles

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

hazard switch not working

Pass 2 Jul 2010 370 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 335 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 63 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 24 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 24 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 3 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?

Based on 17,210 MOT tests across 2,188 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
575
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
2,188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 855
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 681
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 669
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 625
brake binding 589
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ROP 287R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 56,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Dolomite fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 855 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ROP 287R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Dolomite typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ROP 287R registered?

ROP 287R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 24 May 1977.

Is ROP 287R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROP 287R shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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