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MJJ 280L

1972 Triumph Stag Auto

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

12,896 mi
Last recorded12,896 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag Auto51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJJ 280L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 12,896 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 12,804 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 12,749 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 12,701 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 12,473 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 12,385 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 12,245 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 11,628 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 10,859 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 10,317 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 9,988 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 9,561 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2014 9,342 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 8,660 miles

Slight play in steering column

Pass 1 May 2012 7,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2012 7,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 6,610 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 4,596 miles

Front tyres perished.

Wear in upper steering colomn area.

Pass 18 May 2009 3,925 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2008 3,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 25 Apr 2007 3,551 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 3,199 miles

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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MJJ 280L is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJJ 280L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJJ 280L registered?

MJJ 280L is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 27 September 1972.

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