CarVerify

Free Car Check

YFX 814M

1974 Triumph Stag

Black Petrol 2997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,278 mi
Last recorded75,278 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFX 814M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2025 75,278 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 74,685 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 73,251 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 72,859 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 72,859 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure park brake cable locknut not tight. (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake cable insecure park brake cable locknut not tight. (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor panel and kick panel holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play steering column.

Pass 5 Feb 2020 72,594 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 72,594 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Feb 2020 72,594 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 72,571 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 72,548 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 72,540 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
Full Triumph Stag reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YFX 814M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 57,450 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YFX 814M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YFX 814M?

You can check the full history of YFX 814M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YFX 814M registered?

YFX 814M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 15 July 1974.

Is YFX 814M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFX 814M shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YFX 814M have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YFX 814M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.