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BWX 202S

1977 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,300 mi
Last recorded97,300 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWX 202S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 97,300 miles

Both front chassis outriggers slightly corroded, but not in prescribed area's

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 96,335 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security just behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 94,946 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 92,038 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 88,024 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavilly undersealed

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2021 88,022 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavilly undersealed

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,674 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust blow from joints

Pass 5 Apr 2019 85,627 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight wear in rear drivehaft inner uj's

Fail 3 Apr 2019 85,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight wear in rear drivehaft inner uj's

Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear exhaust mount split exhaust supported ok at time of test

slight wear to offside rear shock absorber lower bush

Fail 27 Mar 2018 83,240 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear exhaust mount split exhaust supported ok at time of test

slight wear to offside rear shock absorber lower bush

Pass 21 Mar 2017 80,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

offside rear lower shock absorber bush worn

slight knock/wear to steering rack

Fail 20 Mar 2017 80,950 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

offside rear lower shock absorber bush worn

slight knock/wear to steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight wear to offside rear driveshaft

Fail 16 Mar 2016 79,144 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight wear to offside rear driveshaft

Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,533 miles

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

front tyres cracking on walls

slight wear to nearside rear universal joint

Fail 8 Apr 2014 76,533 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

front tyres cracking on walls

slight wear in rear lower shockabsorber bushes

Pass 14 May 2013 74,566 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 74,245 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 74,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,184 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 74,184 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 74,155 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 74,136 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 74,128 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 74,084 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 74,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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BWX 202S is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BWX 202S, 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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BWX 202S is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 5 August 1977.

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