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BFS 787L

1972 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,991 mi
Last recorded10,991 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFS 787L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 10,991 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 10,116 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 9,352 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 8,837 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 7,410 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 6,823 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 5,179 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 3,659 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 3,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 3,387 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 3,387 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe joint and centre joints (7.1.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

vehicle stopped charging and clutch dragging

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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BFS 787L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFS 787L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFS 787L registered?

BFS 787L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 5 October 1972.

Is BFS 787L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFS 787L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BFS 787L have outstanding finance?

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