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RBT 977M

1974 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,678 mi
Last recorded89,678 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBT 977M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 89,678 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 89,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 85,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes slight fluctuation.

Pass 9 May 2019 84,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below front bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 84,257 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg at front bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Upper column uj retaining bolt not fully through nut.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 84,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg at front bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Upper column uj retaining bolt not fully through nut.

Pass 3 May 2017 83,833 miles

Engine leaking oil

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front floor corrsion

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Floor corroded

Rear diff leaking oil

Underbody has been undersealed

Various bushes worn

Pass 25 Apr 2016 81,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 81,769 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 81,271 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 81,027 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 80,756 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,527 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 79,871 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corroision to rear boot floor.

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

Pass 8 May 2008 77,744 miles

Front brake discs are corroded on inner braking surface.

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear differential leaking.

Right hand indicator is slow.

Steering rack damp.

Fail 2 May 2008 77,743 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs are corroded on inner braking surface.

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear differential leaking.

Right hand indicator is slow.

Steering rack damp.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 77,227 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside parking brake only just met the required park brake efficiency. it would appear that the braking system requires ajustment

Fail 21 Apr 2007 77,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 75,949 miles

advice brake fluid low

slight exhaust blow could have fault with head light switch

slight exhaust blow n/sr brake lazey

steering very light and slight play

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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RBT 977M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 57,450 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 RBT 977M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RBT 977M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 July 1974.

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