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RRO 521J

1970 Triumph GT6

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,784 mi
Last recorded89,784 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Triumph GT637,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRO 521J
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 89,784 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 89,784 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 89,461 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Apr 2012 89,341 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 89,319 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 89,290 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 89,250 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 89,118 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 88,869 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 88,759 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph GT6?

Based on 14,984 MOT tests across 1,835 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 774
brake binding 398
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 393
Horn not working 367
Stop lamp not working 340
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RRO 521J is a 1970 Triumph GT6 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1970 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 37,804 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph GT6 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 774 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RRO 521J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph GT6 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 56 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RRO 521J registered?

RRO 521J is a 1970 Triumph GT6, first registered on 5 August 1970.

Is RRO 521J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRO 521J shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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