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AAB 506M

1974 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

23,147 mi
Last recorded23,147 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1974 Morgan 4/441,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAB 506M
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 23,147 miles

exhaust bracket at centre box loose

front shocker rubbers cracking

rubber mount at front of box needs replaced

Fail 18 Jan 2017 23,141 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

exhaust bracket at centre box loose

front shocker rubbers cracking

rubber mount at front of box needs replaced

Pass 29 Jul 2014 21,320 miles

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

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 18 Dec 2012 18,859 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,325 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 18,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 18,090 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,945 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 17,420 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 17,417 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel smell

Pass 22 Jun 2006 16,818 miles

Main beam warning light not working.

Fail 16 Jun 2006 16,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 17 May 2005 16,313 miles
Fail 16 May 2005 16,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AAB 506M is a 1974 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1974 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 41,996 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 AAB 506M, 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 52 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AAB 506M registered?

AAB 506M is a 1974 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 27 February 1974.

Is AAB 506M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAB 506M shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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