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XFV 870R

1977 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,760 mi
Last recorded88,760 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFV 870R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 88,760 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 88,760 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 84,223 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 83,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 83,234 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 82,684 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 82,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 81,434 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 80,827 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 80,827 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 79,868 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 79,385 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 78,652 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 77,948 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKING

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 77,803 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2008 77,575 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 77,289 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 77,049 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes slight drag just passable

gearbox and diff oil leaks

o/s/f control arm bush just in housing

radiator hoses cracking

Fail 26 May 2006 77,049 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes slight drag just passable

gearbox and diff oil leaks

o/s/f control arm bush just in housing

radiator hoses cracking

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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XFV 870R is a 1977 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XFV 870R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XFV 870R registered?

XFV 870R is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 27 January 1977.

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The MOT history for XFV 870R shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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