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GFW 522L

1972 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,136 mi
Last recorded95,136 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFW 522L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 95,136 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 94,847 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 94,452 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 94,188 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 94,175 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 94,060 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 93,800 miles

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

Front both dip poor pattern

Front both wipers have a slight smear

Nearside Rear slight bind

Pass 20 Sep 2016 93,535 miles

N/s tie rod has slight play in rack

Fail 20 Sep 2016 93,535 miles

N/s tie rod has slight play in rack

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 93,466 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 93,143 miles

n/s tie rod has slight play in rack

Fail 9 Jun 2014 93,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s tie rod has slight play in rack

Pass 5 Jun 2013 92,858 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 92,443 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s drive shaft boot split

steering column slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2011 91,608 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 90,734 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 90,387 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 89,968 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 89,439 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 89,427 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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GFW 522L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,504 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 GFW 522L, 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 54 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 GFW 522L registered?

GFW 522L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 31 October 1972.

Is GFW 522L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFW 522L shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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