1981 Triumph TR 7 3.9L Petrol · OPR 987W
1981 Triumph TR 7 (3.9L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1981. Recorded mileage 60,082 miles. MOT valid until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH TR 7
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,082 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 3947cc
OPR 987W Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 60,082 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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OPR 987W Mileage History
- 14/06/200651,625 mi
- 11/02/200854,316 mi+2,691 mi
- 12/02/200854,333 mi+17 mi
- 19/03/200955,075 mi+742 mi
- 17/05/201055,804 mi+729 mi
- 02/06/201156,211 mi+407 mi
- 02/06/201156,211 mi
- 13/05/201353,626 mi-2,585 mi
- 16/05/201356,326 mi+2,700 mi
- 27/05/201456,688 mi+362 mi
- 30/05/201456,706 mi+18 mi
- 13/05/201557,532 mi+826 mi
- 18/05/201657,743 mi+211 mi
- 18/05/201758,176 mi+433 mi
- 19/05/201758,176 mi
- 24/05/201858,578 mi+402 mi
- 07/06/201958,667 mi+89 mi
- 15/06/201958,685 mi+18 mi
- 28/07/202058,769 mi+84 mi
- 04/08/202058,784 mi+15 mi
- 23/06/202158,888 mi+104 mi
- 28/06/202158,888 mi
- 07/05/202559,589 mi+701 mi
- 03/07/202660,082 mi+493 mi
Average of roughly 422 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
OPR 987W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Triumph Tr 7 (OPR 987W) between June 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”.