MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Steering rack has slight play
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
Steering rack has slight play
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
How Reliable is the Triumph Stag?
Based on 64,590 MOT tests across 6,070 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MVF 978L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 MVF 978L, 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 MVF 978L registered?
MVF 978L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 March 1973.
Is MVF 978L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MVF 978L shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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