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GVG 171K

1971 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

8,866 mi
Last recorded8,866 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVG 171K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 8,866 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 4,711 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 4,425 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Sep 2019 4,425 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and boot missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2018 4,306 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel tank drain damp

play in nearside front strut top mount

Pass 12 Jul 2017 4,142 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2016 3,528 miles

front brake imbalance

lift in nearside front strut top mount

rear exhaust hangers in poor condition

steering uj worn

Pass 14 Apr 2014 3,381 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in upper steering uj

Fail 14 Apr 2014 3,381 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

slight play in upper steering uj

Pass 12 Oct 2012 3,125 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front strut top mount noisey

offside front upper strut top mount worn

play in offside rear lower bush

Pass 5 Sep 2011 2,525 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 31 Aug 2011 2,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 2 Sep 2010 1,662 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 1,167 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 1,167 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 915 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight lift in nearside strut top mounting

Pass 16 Aug 2007 495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 6 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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GVG 171K is a 1971 Triumph Stag in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GVG 171K, 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.

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GVG 171K is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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