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VDL 741K

1972 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,704 mi
Last recorded67,704 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDL 741K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 67,704 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 67,688 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 67,464 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 65,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

all exhaust hangers are cracked

Fail 2 Feb 2021 65,658 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

all exhaust hangers are cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2020 65,423 miles

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 65,078 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 65,078 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 63,941 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 62,584 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 62,584 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,213 miles

Nearside Rear wheel is stiff when rotated by hand

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 62,213 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel is stiff when rotated by hand

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,944 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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VDL 741K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VDL 741K, 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.

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What year was VDL 741K registered?

VDL 741K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 2 March 1972.

Is VDL 741K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDL 741K shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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