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BVU 216N

1975 Triumph Stag Auto

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,984 mi
Last recorded95,984 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1975 Triumph Stag Auto61,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVU 216N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 95,984 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 95,600 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 95,330 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 95,069 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 94,817 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 94,507 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 93,716 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 93,098 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 92,579 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 91,748 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 90,810 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 90,029 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 90,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 89,481 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 89,463 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

transmission lever dont select park

transmission oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2012 89,214 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 88,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 88,453 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear inner wheel arch corrroded .not in a prescribed area.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 88,444 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 87,788 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 87,592 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 87,591 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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BVU 216N is a 1975 Triumph Stag Auto in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 61,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Stag Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BVU 216N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BVU 216N registered?

BVU 216N is a 1975 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 27 March 1975.

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