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SCW 741L

1972 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,110 mi
Last recorded53,110 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag Auto51,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCW 741L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 53,110 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 52,818 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 52,811 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases yellow mark (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 52,656 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,525 miles

Front Oil leak off engine ()

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 52,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Oil leak off engine ()

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 52,302 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 52,302 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 52,029 miles

offside front floor in poor condition

Fail 3 Jul 2013 52,027 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front floor in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2010 51,902 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 May 2010 51,901 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2006 51,591 miles

nearside rear brake binding

oil leak

play top steering column bush

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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SCW 741L is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,762 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SCW 741L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SCW 741L registered?

SCW 741L is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 27 October 1972.

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