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RWK 178M

1974 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

81,530 mi
Last recorded81,530 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWK 178M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 81,530 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 81,476 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

diff leak

Pass 20 May 2019 81,425 miles

minor exhaust blow

minor oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

rear lower arm bushs perishing/ worn

slight leak from rear diff

slight play in both rack arms

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jun 2018 81,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 81,358 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 81,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,277 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 81,041 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 80,643 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 80,480 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 80,378 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 80,105 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 79,566 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 79,215 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 7,837 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 77,386 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 76,762 miles

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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RWK 178M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 RWK 178M, 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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What year was RWK 178M registered?

RWK 178M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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The MOT history for RWK 178M shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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