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WDV 628K

1971 Triumph Stag

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,401 mi
Last recorded5,401 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDV 628K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 5,401 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 4,569 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 3,200 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 2,832 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 2,281 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 1,580 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 356 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 77,776 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 76,616 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,382 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front floor pan corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area

offside front inner wing corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area

Fail 15 Jun 2015 79,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering disconnected where it is standard fitment (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front floor pan corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area

offside front inner wing corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area

Pass 21 Dec 2012 79,383 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 79,382 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,375 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel tank and pipes corroded

near side B post corroded near seat belt mounting

near side front steering rack track rod end dust cover split

near side inner sill to floor is corroded

off side front A post starting to corrode

off side front floor corroded

off side front floor corroding

off side front outer door handle stiff in operation

off side front steering rack arm has movement at joint

off side front top strut top mounting getting noisey

off side front track rod end dust cover split

off side rear wheel bearing starting to feel rough

oil leaking from engine onto steering rack

rear diff leaking oil and noisey

slight play in steering wheel to column

Pass 12 Aug 2010 77,730 miles

general corrosion starting around vehicle

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/r exhaust mount has a loose bolt/nut

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

power steering rack damp

several bad oil leaks

slight play to o/s/r and o/s/f wheel bearings

Fail 30 Jul 2010 77,730 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

general corrosion starting around vehicle

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/r exhaust mount has a loose bolt/nut

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

power steering rack damp

several bad oil leaks

slight play to o/s/r and o/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 1 Jul 2009 73,064 miles

corrosion n/s/f chassis not yet gone through

power steering rack damp

slight blow centre exhaust

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play o/s/f wheel

Fail 1 Jul 2009 73,064 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion n/s/f chassis not yet gone through

power steering rack damp

slight blow centre exhaust

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play o/s/f wheel

Pass 17 Jul 2008 76,201 miles

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

slight leak of oil from steering rack

slight rust on n/s/f box section,floor pan,cannot be checked fully due to heavy coating of undersill

slight rust on n/s/f inner sill pan can not be checked fully due to being coated in undersill

wind screen washer bottle leaking water

Pass 13 Jun 2007 72,574 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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WDV 628K is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 56,944 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 WDV 628K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WDV 628K is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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