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LPB 848K

1972 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,295 mi
Last recorded39,295 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPB 848K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 39,295 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 39,295 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 38,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 38,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 37,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 36,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 36,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 36,442 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel brake pedal creep allowing pressure to be released (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 35,596 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 34,825 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 34,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 33,488 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides perished (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 33,486 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides perished (2.7.4)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 32,711 miles

oil loss from differential

Pass 13 Sep 2014 31,696 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,147 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

auto gearbox oil cooler mounts deteriorated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight movement in steering column top bush

steering light in operation advise investigation

Fail 23 Sep 2013 31,146 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

auto gearbox oil cooler mounts deteriorated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight movement in steering column top bush

steering light in operation advise investigation

Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,137 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery insecure

slight movement in steering column top bush

steering very light in operation advise further investigation

Fail 4 Sep 2012 31,133 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

battery insecure

slight movement in steering column top bush

steering very light in operation

Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,999 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

european headlights with beam convertors fitted

slight movement in os steering rack end

slight movement in steering column top bushes

steering operation very light and may need attention

Fail 22 Jul 2011 30,999 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

european headlights with beam convertors fitted

slight movement in os steering rack end

slight movement in steering column top bushes

steering operation very light and may need attention

Pass 12 Aug 2010 30,992 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

headlight mask/ beam convertors fitted

slight movement in os steering rack end

steering operation light

Pass 6 Aug 2009 30,980 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight movement in os steering rack end

steering operation light

Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,919 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

steering operation light

Fail 4 Aug 2008 30,899 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

steering operation light

Pass 14 Jun 2007 30,808 miles

movement in steering rack ends

steering system light in operation

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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LPB 848K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LPB 848K, 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.

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LPB 848K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 4 May 1972.

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