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MGL 740P

1976 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

10,281 mi
Last recorded10,281 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGL 740P
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 10,281 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 10,279 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

alternator loose

Pass 17 Feb 2023 9,356 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 9,356 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 8,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Driveshaft sliding joint boot perished

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 8,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Driveshaft sliding joint boot perished

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 7,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 7,015 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 6,418 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2018 105,453 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 4,971 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 3,699 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 2,724 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 98,623 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 98,548 miles

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

surface corrosion on chassis members

Fail 17 Oct 2012 98,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

surface corrosion on chassis members

Pass 7 Apr 2011 98,509 miles

front chassis starting to corrode

Fail 5 Apr 2011 98,509 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front chassis starting to corrode

vehicle overheats

Pass 29 Aug 2009 78,461 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 98,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 98,376 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 98,074 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 97,950 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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MGL 740P is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 57,333 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 MGL 740P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MGL 740P registered?

MGL 740P is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 July 1976.

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