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1974 Triumph 3.0L Petrol · RBU 818M

RBU 818M

1974 Triumph (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1974. Recorded mileage 69,095 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
TRIUMPH
Year / Origin
1974 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 14 Jul 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
69,095 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 14 Jul 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1974
Engine
3000cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The most recent MOT on 2025-07-16 confirmed the vehicle passed with no defects recorded, and the mileage was 69,095 miles. This is the latest available data, indicating the car has remained in service without reported issues in the past 12 months. The MOT history from 2019 to 2025 shows consistent passing results, with no defects listed across six consecutive tests. The mileage progression is gradual, increasing by approximately 500–1,000 miles annually, which aligns with the low overall mileage of 69,095 for a 52-year-old vehicle. This suggests the car has seen minimal use or periods of inactivity, though no evidence of neglect or wear is present in the recorded tests. The trend in MOT outcomes is stable, with no signs of worsening conditions. The absence of defects in all tests implies the vehicle has not developed critical issues requiring repair or advisories. However, the low mileage relative to its age (about 1,329 miles per year) could indicate either careful, light usage or extended periods of storage, which might affect components like seals, fluids, or electrical systems. While the MOT history is clean, the vehicle’s age and low mileage mean a buyer should inspect for signs of under-use, such as dry rot in rubber components, corrosion, or seized mechanisms. The engine, transmission, and suspension should be checked for unusual noises or stiffness.

RBU 818M Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
  • 69,095 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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RBU 818M Mileage History

  1. 22/09/202268,423 mi
  2. 11/09/202368,996 mi+573 mi
  3. 16/07/202569,095 mi+99 mi

Average of roughly 239 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

RBU 818M MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1974 Triumph Unknown (RBU 818M) between September 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

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