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MLH 981P

1976 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

41,052 mi
Last recorded41,052 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLH 981P
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 41,052 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 40,069 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 39,227 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 38,098 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 37,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail Pipe Join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 36,515 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 35,493 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 34,690 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 34,114 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 32,930 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 32,930 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure Hub Fixing Bolt x 2 (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 30,407 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 28,963 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,182 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 24,419 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 24,419 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 21,380 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,184 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 17,980 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 15,479 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in o/s innewr steering rack joint

Pass 18 Jun 2009 15,479 miles

Slight play in o/s innewr steering rack joint

Pass 17 Jun 2008 14,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 11 Jun 2007 12,218 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 12,218 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 9,834 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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MLH 981P is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 MLH 981P, 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 MLH 981P registered?

MLH 981P is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 5 February 1976.

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