1973 Triumph Stag 3.0L Petrol · OBW 445M

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing a clean MOT record following a period of concern. The most recent test in June 2024 at 48,194 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in 2019 have been successfully rectified. This suggests a proactive approach to maintaining the vehicle to modern testing standards over the last five years. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 53-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 900 miles per year. Between August 2021 and June 2024, the car covered only 1,633 miles, while a gap of 725 miles occurred between 2020 and 2021. While this low usage reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long intervals between tests often increase the risk of dry-related failures, degradation of rubber seals, and corrosion on brake lines or calipers due to lack of regular movement. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front engine area to ensure the central front oil leak flagged in August 2019 remains fully resolved. Although the vehicle passed without defects recently, older Triumph models are prone to structural rust in the sills and floor pans which an MOT may not always capture unless they are perforated. Given the previous rear brake imbalance noted in 2019, a thorough check of the brake cylinders and wheel shoes is necessary to ensure no seizing or binding has occurred during the periods of low usage.