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BBK 144M

1974 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,405 mi
Last recorded79,405 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 144M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 79,405 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 79,230 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 79,138 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 79,118 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 79,095 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 78,980 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 78,693 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 78,569 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 78,456 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 78,209 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 77,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear wheel binding

Offside front suspension arm bolt incorect (not properly locked via locking device)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear differential leak

Rear subframe bushed detriorate/slight movement

Rear trailing arm bushed deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2014 77,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear diff leaking

oil leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2013 77,712 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 77,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 77,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 77,674 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 77,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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BBK 144M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 57,450 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 BBK 144M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BBK 144M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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