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997 MMM

1977 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,422 mi
Last recorded10,422 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Morgan 4/457,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration997 MMM
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 10,422 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 10,145 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 10,075 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front tyre just starting to perish

Pass 20 Apr 2016 9,684 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 9,457 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 9,411 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

longer u bolts are neede to hold rear springs to axle. threads of existing u bolts needs to pass though nylon portion of nylok nuts, without this there is nothing to stop nuts vibrating loose

Fail 29 Apr 2014 8,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 8,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 8,434 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 7,724 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

return spring on handbrake trigger weak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 7,724 miles

return spring on handbrake trigger weak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 7,151 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 6,351 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 4,971 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 4,308 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 3,214 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan 4/4?

Based on 54,616 MOT tests across 3,966 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
597
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
3,966
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 458
Stop lamp not working 451
fog lamp not working 371
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 321
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997 MMM is a 1977 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 57,680 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 Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 997 MMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan 4/4 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 49 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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997 MMM is a 1977 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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