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BWP 717M

1974 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,195 mi
Last recorded85,195 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 717M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 85,195 miles

Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust is rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2026 85,195 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust is rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2024 84,520 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all headlamp reflectors are poor

exhaust is rusty

oil leaks slight

rear springs are rusty

underside is patched and rusty in places

wear noted is f/o/s wheel bearing

Pass 26 Aug 2023 84,222 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar links are perished

headlamp have deteorated

mixture is rich

most bushes are perished

o/s hand brake is giving a lower reading

o/s wiper linkage is worn

oil leaks

rear axle pipion seal is leaking oil

rear exhaust brakets are poor

steering column bushes are worn

underside is rusty in places (undersealed)

Pass 19 Aug 2022 82,200 miles

Lower under the body covered with under seal

Fail 13 Aug 2022 5,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 82,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 82,082 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 82,016 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion under wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 81,848 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion undee wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 81,423 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,291 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 80,961 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 May 2013 80,949 miles

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 80,784 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 80,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 80,021 miles

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 27 Apr 2009 79,789 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 79,597 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 79,383 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 79,213 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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BWP 717M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 57,450 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 BWP 717M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BWP 717M registered?

BWP 717M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 22 March 1974.

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