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MFA 585P

1976 Triumph Stag Auto

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

62,947 mi
Last recorded62,947 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag Auto62,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFA 585P
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 62,947 miles

Nearside Front floor panel support rail corroded but not to excess

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 62,947 miles

Nearside Front floor panel support rail corroded but not to excess

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 61,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 59,139 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 58,342 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 58,261 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 58,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 58,074 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 57,913 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 57,686 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 57,682 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 56,801 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 56,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,655 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 57,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 56,543 miles

brake judder on rear brakes just on tolerances recommend new brake drums

movement in in top steering column just on toplerances

movement in o/s/f inner rack recommend new

o/s/f inner wheel arch lower panel starting to corrode

poor beam image

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 18 Jul 2011 56,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake judder on rear brakes just on tolerances recommend new brake drums

movement in in top steering column just on toplerances

movement in o/s/f inner rack recommend new

o/s/f inner wheel arch lower panel starting to corrode

poor beam image

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,932 miles

movement in o/s/f inner rack tie rod ball joint just on limits

movement in steering column shaft

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jun 2010 55,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

movement in steering shaft column

n/s/f outer sill corroded holed

o/s/f inner and outer sill corroded holed

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 4 Apr 2009 55,664 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 55,025 miles

heavy under seal brakes just pass

Fail 30 Jun 2007 55,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all under side heavy under sill

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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MFA 585P is a 1976 Triumph Stag Auto in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 62,979 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MFA 585P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 50 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MFA 585P is a 1976 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 14 January 1976.

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