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WBP 678K

1972 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,422 mi
Last recorded57,422 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBP 678K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 57,422 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 56,605 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake slightly lower than offside,still good pass

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating,still solid

minor play in both inner steering rack joints

one rear exhaust rubbers starts splitting

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Apr 2015 56,511 miles

exhaust whistle at os manifold

minor movement in both front lower rear suspensionarm bushes

minor play in top steeringcolumn bush

shockabsorber bushes at rear perished,still solid

slight play in both front wheelbearings

some oil leaks

surface corrosion at rear brakepipe

Pass 9 Apr 2014 56,466 miles

both lower rear shockabsorber bushes perished,still solid

minor play at both sides of inner steering rack

slight corrosion at rear centre brakepipe

slight play in both front hub bearings

slight play in upper steering column bush

very slight exhaustgas leak at os engine manifold

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,380 miles

both lower rear shockabsorber bushes perished,not to excess at present

minor play in both front hub bearings

slight play at both sides of inner steering rack

slight play in upper steering column bush

Fail 17 Apr 2013 56,376 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both lower rear shockabsorber bushes perished,not to excess at present

minor play in both front hub bearings

slight play at both sides of inner steering rack

slight play in upper steering column bush

Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,282 miles

both rear lower shock absorber bushes are deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement at present.

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

very slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 56,128 miles

fine cracks in nsf tyre tread

minor play in front hub bearings

nsf tyre down to 2mm on outer edge

nsr brake slightly holding

rear shockabsorber bushes showing age cracks

slight oil leak at rear diff.

some oil leak at engine

tiny stonechip in zone-A of screen

washer jets require adjustment

Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,923 miles

both front hub bearings got some play,not excessive

both trackrodends got some play,not excessive

corrosion on osf inner sillflange,not rusted through

nst washerjet requiers adjustment

oilleak from engine

oilleak from rear diff

osf seatbelt fluffing at edges

Pass 15 Apr 2009 55,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

o/s sill starting to corrode but not to excess at present

slight play in front wheel bearings but not to excess at present

Pass 16 Apr 2008 55,728 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 55,576 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 55,576 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 55,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 55,428 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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WBP 678K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WBP 678K, 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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WBP 678K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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