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ADC 161

1977 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,365 mi
Last recorded54,365 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1977 Morgan 4/457,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADC 161
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 54,365 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 54,365 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,045 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 39,042 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,764 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,671 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 1,083 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 1,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 325 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 325 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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ADC 161 is a 1977 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ADC 161, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ADC 161?

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What year was ADC 161 registered?

ADC 161 is a 1977 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 13 May 1977.

Is ADC 161 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADC 161 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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