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RVW 987K

1972 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,624 mi
Last recorded59,624 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVW 987K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 59,624 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 46,494 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2017 46,444 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,122 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 41,425 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 37,967 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 34,503 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 31,264 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 26,919 miles

advise corrosion to drivers floor pan

advise general corrosion taking effect

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise play in top steering column

advise rear suspension bushes perished

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

advise slight play in rear hubs

advise slight play in track rod ends

advise wishbone bushes perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2009 26,851 miles

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 26,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,841 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 26,812 miles

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

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

nsf floor pan/inner sill has slight corrosion.

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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RVW 987K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,504 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 RVW 987K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RVW 987K registered?

RVW 987K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 12 January 1972.

Is RVW 987K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVW 987K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RVW 987K have outstanding finance?

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