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ELG 1F

1968 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

1,693 mi
Last recorded1,693 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1968 Morgan 4/462,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELG 1F
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 1,693 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 1,963 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 1,693 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 1,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 1,693 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 1,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 1,693 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 1,693 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 1,693 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 1,693 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 1,693 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 1,693 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 1,693 miles

both front headlamp aims poor.

rear number plate damaged.

Fail 15 Jun 2009 1,693 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front headlamp aims poor.

rear number plate damaged.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 1,693 miles

steering column top bearing has slight play

Fail 25 Apr 2008 1,693 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 1,679 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 1,672 miles

o/s rear tyre worn low

slight play in steering box drop arm knuckle joint.

Fail 28 Feb 2006 1,672 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre worn low

rear number plate damaged.

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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ELG 1F is a 1968 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1968 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 62,241 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 ELG 1F, 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 58 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 ELG 1F registered?

ELG 1F is a 1968 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 3 May 1968.

Is ELG 1F safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELG 1F shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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