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VVM 947L

1972 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

22,886 mi
Last recorded22,886 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVM 947L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 22,886 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 20,782 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 19,781 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 18,322 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 15,478 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 11,611 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 7,272 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 6,854 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 6,393 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened brake pipe made too long (3.6.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 6,388 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened brake pipe made too long (3.6.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear resonance noise to brakes when applied

Pass 22 Oct 2016 5,606 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 5,606 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 5,265 miles

slight imbalance 0n rear brakes

Pass 17 Dec 2014 4,973 miles

slight misting of oil underside of engine

Pass 8 Nov 2013 4,923 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 4,579 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 3,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 3,607 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 3,067 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 2,293 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 1,826 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 378 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 96,270 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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VVM 947L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 VVM 947L, 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 VVM 947L registered?

VVM 947L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 3 November 1972.

Is VVM 947L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVM 947L shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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