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MJK 812L

1973 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

18,648 mi
Last recorded18,648 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJK 812L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 18,648 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 17,925 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 17,163 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 16,504 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 15,562 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Footbrake & handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 15,069 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 14,583 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 14,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 14,066 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 11,764 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 11,190 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 9,894 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 8,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 7,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight leak from power steering resevior

Pass 17 May 2013 5,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 4,737 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 2,732 miles

leak from radiator

oil leak from gearbox and axle

front shock absorbers starting to weep

Pass 27 May 2010 974 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 99,668 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 98,578 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 97,204 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 96,667 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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MJK 812L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 53,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJK 812L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJK 812L registered?

MJK 812L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 7 March 1973.

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The MOT history for MJK 812L shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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