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BWL 601R

1977 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,774 mi
Last recorded7,774 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWL 601R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 7,774 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 5,946 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 5,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2014 5,166 miles

fluctuation on rear brakes close to acceptable limit

Pass 25 May 2012 5,060 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 5,098 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 5,057 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 5,057 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 4,955 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 4,867 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 4,867 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 4,585 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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BWL 601R is a 1977 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 60,708 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 BWL 601R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BWL 601R registered?

BWL 601R is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 27 May 1977.

Is BWL 601R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWL 601R shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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