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VGW 9M

1974 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,877 mi
Last recorded71,877 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGW 9M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 71,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 70,724 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 69,378 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 66,546 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 65,355 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 64,644 miles

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Pass 20 Feb 2019 63,139 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 61,624 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 59,723 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 57,994 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 56,816 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,759 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 54,292 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 54,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 54,190 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 54,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 53,749 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 53,701 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 53,359 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 53,015 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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VGW 9M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 57,450 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 VGW 9M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VGW 9M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 7 March 1974.

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