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ARW 537K

1972 Triumph Stag

Brown Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

70,108 mi
Last recorded70,108 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARW 537K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 70,108 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2026 70,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,990 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering arm boot split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 69,654 miles

Front Both front Shock dust covers deteriorating

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

steering column has slight vertical movement

Pass 29 Aug 2019 68,282 miles

Nearside front brake pipe is rusty

Slight play in Nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in the steering rack

Steering rack boots are perishing

Various oil leaks from the engine, gearbox and transfer box

Water leaks

Fail 28 Aug 2019 68,281 miles

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

Nearside front brake pipe is rusty

Slight play in Nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in the steering rack

Steering rack boots are perishing

Various oil leaks from the engine, gearbox and transfer box

Water leaks

Pass 5 Sep 2018 67,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive ( rear axle ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight play in steering

Fail 22 Aug 2018 67,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ( drop link ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive ( rear axle ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight play in steering

Pass 29 Aug 2017 66,750 miles

Engine oil leaks

Slight exhaust blow

Transmission oil leaks

Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,836 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,170 miles

Oil leak

nearside drive shaft dust cover split

rear axle oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in rack on offside

Fail 20 Aug 2015 65,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside drive shaft dust cover split

rear axle oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in rack on offside

Pass 29 Jul 2014 64,226 miles

rubber boot n/s drive shaft splines broken

Pass 1 Aug 2013 62,646 miles

corrosion to osf floor and inner wing NOT in perscribed areas

os handbrake cable deteriorated

play in steering column

Fail 31 Jul 2013 62,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

corrosion to osf floor and inner wing NOT in perscribed areas

os handbrake cable deteriorated

play in steering column

Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Some play in steering column

Fail 23 Aug 2012 61,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Some play in steering column

Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,280 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 57,069 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 57,069 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,065 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 53,049 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 52,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ARW 537K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Brown with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ARW 537K, 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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ARW 537K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 15 March 1972.

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