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FBO 212L

1973 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,104 mi
Last recorded91,104 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBO 212L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 91,104 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 91,003 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 90,663 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 90,188 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 89,756 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 89,719 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 89,590 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 89,462 miles

passenger seat back loose

slight play in top steering column bush

Fail 18 Nov 2014 89,462 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

passenger seat back loose

slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 28 Nov 2013 89,104 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 88,660 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 88,559 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 88,178 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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FBO 212L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FBO 212L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FBO 212L registered?

FBO 212L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is FBO 212L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBO 212L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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