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ADW 660L

1972 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

8,896 mi
Last recorded8,896 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADW 660L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 8,896 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 8,883 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 6,733 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 6,723 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 4,295 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 58 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 80,934 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 80,930 miles

Headlamp aim too high all 4 headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 76,954 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 72,988 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 70,184 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 70,178 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 68,661 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 68,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,890 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 67,868 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 67,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 63,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 63,852 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s rear drivshaft uj

slight roughness in power steering when operated

Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2012 62,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front wheel bearing starting rumble

Pass 13 May 2011 60,555 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers deterioated

Pass 14 Apr 2010 59,844 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 58,712 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 57,805 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag?

Based on 64,590 MOT tests across 6,070 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
417
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
6,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,039
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,744
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,507
Stop lamp not working 1,283
brake binding 1,269
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ADW 660L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,504 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Stag fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,039 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADW 660L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ADW 660L registered?

ADW 660L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is ADW 660L safe to buy?

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