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RYF 2L

1973 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,064 mi
Last recorded76,064 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYF 2L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 76,064 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 73,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 71,753 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 69,212 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 66,423 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 66,423 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 65,531 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 64,717 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 64,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 63,446 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 62,315 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 62,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 61,925 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,740 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 60,799 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 60,371 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 60,201 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 60,193 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 59,896 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 58,882 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 57,675 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 57,333 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 56,709 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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RYF 2L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 53,671 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 RYF 2L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RYF 2L registered?

RYF 2L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 20 March 1973.

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