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UTD 868L

1972 Triumph 2000

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

2,370 mi
Last recorded2,370 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph 200055,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTD 868L
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 2,370 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 2,138 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 741 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 680 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central floor within 30 cm of seat belt buckles (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both less bright than position lamps (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation only operate at maximum pedal input (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired offside rear floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play offside & nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 680 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 235 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 80,212 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 80,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 79,093 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 79,091 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

handbrake lever slightly loose on mounting

Pass 21 May 2013 78,732 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s and o/s sills slight corrosion

underside of car covered in wax oil

Pass 20 Oct 2010 78,730 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 14 Sep 2009 78,715 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 78,715 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2008 76,309 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside handbrake lower efficiency

slight movement in steering rack mounting rubbers

slight unbalance front brakes lower nearside

underbody and floor areas corroding

Fail 23 May 2008 76,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside handbrake lower efficiency

slight movement in steering rack mounting rubbers

slight unbalance front brakes lower nearside

underbody and floor areas corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2007 71,713 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 71,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 71,004 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 70,796 miles

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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UTD 868L is a 1972 Triumph 2000 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1972 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 55,544 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 2000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UTD 868L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UTD 868L registered?

UTD 868L is a 1972 Triumph 2000, first registered on 28 November 1972.

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