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BGE 291K

1971 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,940 mi
Last recorded38,940 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGE 291K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 38,940 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 37,935 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 36,915 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 36,226 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 36,226 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 32,968 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 31,758 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 31,758 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump leaking fuel (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens missing (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing lens missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing lens missing (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front bottom shock absorber bolt loose

Offside Front bottom shock absorber bolt loose

Pass 21 May 2016 31,351 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 30,933 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 30,419 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 29,731 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,378 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,162 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,741 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,064 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,150 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 25,313 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR6?

Based on 59,030 MOT tests across 5,951 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
5,951
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,592
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,104
Stop lamp not working 1,042
Horn not working 887
brake binding 777
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BGE 291K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1971 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 42,509 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph TR6 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGE 291K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR6 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BGE 291K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 15 September 1971.

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