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RWL 530J

1971 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,532 mi
Last recorded78,532 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWL 530J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 78,532 miles

Across rear axle rigid brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 77,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front pipes to centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 77,969 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front pipes to centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported hose to pipe mounting point (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 77,046 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 77,046 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 77,033 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 77,023 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 77,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 77,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 77,004 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear fuel filler cap seal in a poor condition

Offside wiper rubber ln poor condition

Fail 19 Sep 2016 77,004 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking fuel hose split. (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear fuel filler cap seal in a poor condition

Offside wiper rubber ln poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2015 76,967 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 76,959 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 76,940 miles

Oil leak

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes incorrectly fitted

exhaust system deteriorated around front pipe to centre box flanges

Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in steering rack(n/s)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 76,657 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust clamps incorrectly fitted(not sealing joints!!)

n/s rear drive shaft u/j worn.front prop u/j cup loose in yoke

steering column lower bearing slightly worn

steering rack mounting rubbers perished at o/s

Pass 19 Sep 2008 76,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 76,454 miles

both front discs are slightly corroded

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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RWL 530J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 56,944 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 RWL 530J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RWL 530J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 18 January 1971.

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