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GHW 705K

1972 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,692 mi
Last recorded28,692 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1972 Morgan 4/453,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHW 705K
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 28,692 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 28,678 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,644 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,606 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 28,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,005 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 26,921 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,836 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 25,835 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,335 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 24,334 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,469 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 22,466 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 21,113 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,003 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 18,678 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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GHW 705K is a 1972 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1972 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 53,015 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 GHW 705K, 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 54 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GHW 705K registered?

GHW 705K is a 1972 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 12 June 1972.

Is GHW 705K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHW 705K shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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