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NGO 8L

1972 Triumph Stag Auto

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,397 mi
Last recorded67,397 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag Auto51,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGO 8L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 67,397 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 67,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 67,018 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 67,014 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 66,530 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 66,504 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 65,849 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 65,835 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2021 65,360 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 64,980 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 64,324 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 62,330 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,032 miles

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2015 62,032 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2014 61,829 miles

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

near side front wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,282 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 60,461 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 59,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

slight dampness on off side steering rack gaiter

Pass 24 Jun 2011 59,461 miles

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

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

slight dampness on off side steering rack gaiter

Pass 26 Jun 2010 57,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

slight play felt at steering wheel

Pass 10 Aug 2007 57,427 miles

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

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 56,828 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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NGO 8L is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NGO 8L, 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 NGO 8L registered?

NGO 8L is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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