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BFR 919L

1973 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

3,766 mi
Last recorded3,766 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFR 919L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 3,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 2,838 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes slight perished and cracking

Front schock absorbers boots split

Reverse lights not working

Slight oil leak

Slight play in left hand front wheel bearing

Slight play in left hand rear wheel bearing

Underbody generaly surface corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 2,150 miles

Right hand front wing slight corroded

Slight water leak from radiator

Pass 25 Jun 2016 1,402 miles

Left hand front wheel arch slight corroded

Slight atension to handbrake travel

Under body repairs under seald

Pass 28 May 2015 532 miles

Corrosion along rear lower quater panels

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in steering column shaft bush

Pass 28 May 2014 97,007 miles

Slight attension to hand brake

Slight surface corrosion along floor edges L/H and R/H

Wipers slight slow

Pass 22 May 2013 95,189 miles

Headlamp reflectors slight discoloured

Left hand floor surface corroded

Slight leak from exhaust manifold area

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Wipers slight slow

Fail 22 May 2013 95,189 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Headlamp reflectors slight discoloured

Left hand floor surface corroded

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Wipers slight slow

Pass 25 May 2012 93,482 miles

Reverse lights not working

Right hand front anti roll bar bush perished

Slight play in stering column shaft bush

Fail 21 May 2012 93,482 miles

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Reverse lights not working

Right hand front anti roll bar bush perished

Slight play in stering column shaft bush

Pass 16 May 2011 91,872 miles

Slight play in stering column lock

Fail 12 May 2011 91,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 88,202 miles

Both ball joint boots split left hand ball joint slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2009 86,431 miles

Clutch master cyl leaking

Font discs slight pitted on inner faces

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Wipers slight slugish

Fail 28 Apr 2009 86,431 miles

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

Clutch master cyl leaking

Font discs slight pitted on inner faces

Slight att to right hand hand brake performance

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Wipers slight slugish

Pass 2 May 2008 84,372 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Jun 2006 82,677 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 82,677 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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BFR 919L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 53,671 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 BFR 919L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BFR 919L registered?

BFR 919L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 10 May 1973.

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