Official DVLA Record

1981 Triumph TR 7 2.0L Petrol · BHA 501Y

BHA 501Y

1981 Triumph TR 7 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15/09/1981. Recorded mileage 90,275 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TRIUMPH TR 7
Year / Origin
1981 · Birmingham
MOT Status
Valid until 25/03/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
90,275 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/03/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1981
Engine
1998cc

BHA 501Y Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2022
  • 90,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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BHA 501Y Mileage History

  1. 01/11/201490,090 mi
  2. 10/10/202090,150 mi+60 mi
  3. 10/10/202090,150 mi
  4. 26/03/202290,275 mi+125 mi

Average of roughly 25 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

BHA 501Y MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 20:12
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Triumph Tr 7 (BHA 501Y) between November 2014 and March 2022.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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ADVISORY

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