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WBD 73S

1977 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,251 mi
Last recorded39,251 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBD 73S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 39,251 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 38,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 38,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 38,258 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 37,687 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 36,758 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 35,804 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 34,822 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 32,821 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 31,123 miles

service brake and parking brake performance only just met

Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,172 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 28,260 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 28,258 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 26,465 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 24,845 miles

general wear/play to steering/suspension

Pass 17 Aug 2012 23,910 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 23,910 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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WBD 73S is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 60,708 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 WBD 73S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WBD 73S registered?

WBD 73S is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 18 October 1977.

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The MOT history for WBD 73S shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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