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BSM 170K

1972 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,488 mi
Last recorded71,488 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSM 170K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 71,488 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 70,481 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 69,096 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 69,096 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 68,090 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 68,073 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 10 Aug 2021 67,215 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 66,434 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 66,410 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear joiner to tee mounting cracked (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,703 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 65,405 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,139 miles

Movement Steering Colum Bushes

Pass 2 May 2013 65,131 miles

advise re wax oyl underside rusting

o/s/r brake slight binding

rear trailing arms bushes perishing splitting

slight play in n/s/fantirollbar link re secure

slight wear movement in rear subframe bushes

slightb play wear in lower steering column bush

Fail 2 May 2013 65,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise re wax oyl underside rusting

o/s/r brake slight binding

rear trailing arms bushes perishing splitting

slight play in n/s/fantirollbar link re secure

slight wear movement in rear subframe bushes

slightb play wear in lower steering column bush

Pass 26 Jul 2012 65,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,870 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 64,742 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 64,720 miles

advise nearside front & rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 11 Jun 2007 64,715 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 64,713 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 64,348 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 64,268 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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BSM 170K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BSM 170K, 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 BSM 170K registered?

BSM 170K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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