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JBR 870R

1976 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

83,661 mi
Last recorded83,661 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBR 870R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 83,661 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 82,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 81,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 81,522 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 81,227 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 81,227 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 80,595 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 80,595 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level front half (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 79,528 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 79,528 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 79,001 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 77,790 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 76,070 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 75,434 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 75,215 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 74,734 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 73,781 miles

Coolant weep.

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounts Splitting.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 72,801 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery charging wire damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2013 72,801 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery charging wire damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2012 71,961 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 71,187 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 71,129 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 69,789 miles

underbody covered in thick underseal

Pass 5 Jun 2009 68,561 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 67,410 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 67,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 66,739 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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JBR 870R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 57,333 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 JBR 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 50 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 JBR 870R registered?

JBR 870R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 4 August 1976.

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The MOT history for JBR 870R shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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