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BTT 977L

1973 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,038 mi
Last recorded96,038 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTT 977L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 96,038 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 95,925 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,284 miles

Offside Outer sill corrosion

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

under body covered in thick under seal

Fail 15 Jun 2016 88,284 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer sill corrosion

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

under body covered in thick under seal

Pass 3 Jun 2015 87,010 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

battery loose

Pass 10 Jun 2014 86,278 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 85,472 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 84,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 May 2012 84,536 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 83,855 miles

brake pipes cleaned

offside and nearside front inner sills corrosion

Fail 10 May 2011 83,854 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/f n/s floor out riggers corodid

bettery loose

Pass 13 May 2010 82,883 miles

driver seatbelt fray

play in rack

Fail 13 May 2010 82,882 miles

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

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

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

driver seatbelt fray

play in rack

Pass 12 May 2009 81,582 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion offside sill

Pass 14 May 2008 80,615 miles

offside front tyre wall

Pass 2 Feb 2007 80,036 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 80,036 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1/ O/s/f tyre wall cracking. 2/ Slight corrosion in chassis. 3/ Front to rear metal brake pipe corroding slightly.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 79,943 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 79,942 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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BTT 977L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BTT 977L, 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 BTT 977L registered?

BTT 977L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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