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MLK 247L

1972 Triumph Stag Auto

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,652 mi
Last recorded46,652 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag Auto51,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLK 247L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 46,652 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 46,652 miles

Brake performance not tested engine won't run long enough (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested engine won't run long enough (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,647 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 46,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,618 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 46,616 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 May 2015 46,576 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

carburetters seem imbalanced

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 17 May 2014 46,503 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 16 May 2014 46,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 46,300 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,247 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre low on outter edge

Fail 10 Aug 2011 46,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre low on outter edge

Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,171 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front steering arm has play in the inner tie rod joint

Pass 5 Aug 2009 46,157 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front steering rack arm inner joint has play in it

offside rear brake slightly binding on

slight play in top steering column mounting

Pass 9 Aug 2008 46,104 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front steering rack inner arm joints have play.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 45,755 miles

rear brake lights seem a little dim when the side lights are on too

steering rack has play in the offside front

Pass 29 Jun 2006 45,672 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 45,529 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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MLK 247L is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MLK 247L, 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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MLK 247L is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 15 August 1972.

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