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HVG 411L

1971 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,930 mi
Last recorded95,930 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 411L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 95,930 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 95,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 95,125 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 94,167 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 93,695 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 93,691 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 120,745 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 20,212 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 200,008 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 200,008 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 19,635 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 19,244 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 19,244 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 18,715 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 18,704 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,097 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 18,090 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 60,357 miles

battery insecure

bonnet struts defective

fuel pipes corroded

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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HVG 411L is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVG 411L, 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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HVG 411L is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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