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RDB 890M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,908 mi
Last recorded73,908 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDB 890M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 73,908 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower underseal prevents full inspection of chassis

Pass 22 Apr 2025 68,428 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower vehicle lower undersealed prevents full inspection of chassis

Pass 19 Apr 2024 63,573 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine lower slight damp of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower wax oiled not all chassis prescribed areas visible

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 60,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 56,819 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 56,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 53,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 52,287 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,916 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 51,025 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 50,045 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 50,045 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure lower pinch bolt loose at steering rack (2.1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 49,270 miles

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

Play in nearside rear lower suspension joint .

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,008 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,980 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,936 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,893 miles

brake pipe looped around n/s/r towing eye

n/s/f brake binding

wear in front lower suspension joints

wear in o/s/f front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Feb 2009 46,854 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 46,783 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 46,782 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

advise play in near side and off side seat runners

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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RDB 890M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RDB 890M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RDB 890M registered?

RDB 890M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 July 1974.

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