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SKG 212R

1977 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,253 mi
Last recorded83,253 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag Auto60,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKG 212R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 83,253 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 83,250 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 82,394 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))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 82,394 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 81,421 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 79,100 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 78,015 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 78,015 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2015 77,971 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 76,999 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 76,162 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,505 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,628 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 73,811 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 73,147 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 72,280 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s rear foot brake will need attention

Pass 18 Jul 2006 70,754 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 70,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Recommend welding repair ns centre outrigger

Pass 11 Aug 2005 67,951 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 67,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rec corrosion o/s and n/s centre and front outriggers

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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SKG 212R is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 60,392 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SKG 212R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SKG 212R registered?

SKG 212R is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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