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GGY 147J

1971 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,022 mi
Last recorded63,022 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGY 147J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 63,022 miles

Oil leaks engine and gearbox

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

Fail 14 Mar 2026 63,006 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leaks engine and gearbox

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 62,799 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Oil around engine

Fail 22 Mar 2025 62,786 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Oil around engine

Pass 26 Mar 2024 62,504 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 62,491 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2023 62,275 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 61,800 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged fouling on steering u/j (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 61,607 miles

oil around engine

Pass 7 Mar 2020 61,231 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 60,896 miles

Oil leaks

Pass 10 Mar 2018 60,356 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers starting to split

oil leaks to engine and gearbox area

play to nearside rear propshaft joint

power steering rack wet

rotation noise to nearside front when spun

Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,646 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers starting to split

nearside rear handbrake performance low

oil around steering rack

oil leaks

rotation noise to nearside front when spun

Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,872 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,174 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,792 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2012 54,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,439 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2006 95,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 88,691 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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GGY 147J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 56,944 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 GGY 147J, 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 55 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 GGY 147J registered?

GGY 147J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 31 March 1971.

Is GGY 147J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGY 147J shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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