Triumph 2000 vs Triumph Mayflower: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph 2000
78%
MOT pass rate · 57,492 vehicles
Triumph Mayflower
81%
MOT pass rate · 88 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Triumph Mayflower is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 2000 | Triumph Mayflower |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 1.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 55,327 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 57,492 | 88 |
Most common faults
Triumph 2000
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Triumph Mayflower
- Oil leak
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Triumph Mayflower is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Triumph 2000 report Full Triumph Mayflower report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.