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JLG 168K

1972 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,656 mi
Last recorded85,656 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLG 168K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 85,656 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 89,830 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 84,861 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,842 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 84,832 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,813 miles

rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 1 Apr 2015 84,774 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Sill covers fitted preventing full body inspection

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wear in offside wiper linkage

Fail 24 Mar 2015 84,754 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Sill covers fitted preventing full body inspection

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wear in offside wiper linkage

Pass 24 Mar 2014 84,596 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

a off underseal on underside of car

cover fitted on sills

Pass 18 Oct 2012 84,063 miles

Aluminium sill covers fitted

Under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Oct 2012 84,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Aluminium sill covers fitted

Under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Nov 2011 84,340 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

repairs to os/ns doorsteps

under side and front and rear inner arches heavily covered

Fail 2 Nov 2011 84,340 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

repairs to os/ns doorsteps

under side and front and rear inner arches heavily covered

Pass 10 Nov 2010 84,232 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

chassis and floor pan heavily undersealed.assessed to best advantage

door shuts and top inner sill have filler repair

play in off side of steering rack

Fail 11 Oct 2010 84,210 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

chassis and floor pan heavily undersealed. assessed to best advantage

dorr shuts and top inner sills have filler repair

play in off side of steering rack

Pass 16 Jul 2009 84,034 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 84,015 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 83,934 miles

this vehicle has had extensive chassis & body repairs

Fail 22 Jul 2008 83,934 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

this vehicle has had extensive chassis & body repairs

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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JLG 168K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 JLG 168K, 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 JLG 168K registered?

JLG 168K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 10 February 1972.

Is JLG 168K safe to buy?

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