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TTB 871L

1972 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,251 mi
Last recorded78,251 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTB 871L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 78,251 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 78,251 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 78,228 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 78,185 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 78,145 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 78,145 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake is binding on

Pass 18 Jul 2019 78,084 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 78,084 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 78,084 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,066 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/front wheel bearing noisy in operation

Fail 22 Jul 2016 78,066 miles

Braking system leaking n/s/f inner wing union (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy in operation

radiator bottom hose clip missing

Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,039 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 78,048 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 78,037 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,011 miles

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

steering rack ends n/s and o/s slight play

Fail 9 Jun 2011 78,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

steering rack ends n/s and o/s slight play

Pass 24 May 2010 77,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 77,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 77,767 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 77,507 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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TTB 871L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 TTB 871L, 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 TTB 871L registered?

TTB 871L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 13 October 1972.

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