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GUG 578N

1974 Morgan 4/4

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,745 mi
Last recorded13,745 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1974 Morgan 4/441,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUG 578N
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 13,745 miles

both front shock absorber upper bushes deteriorating

rear tyre valves deteriorating

various oil leaks

Pass 24 Jul 2014 13,086 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Rear diff weeping

Slight play in steering box

Various oil weeps from engine & gearbox

Pass 25 Jul 2013 12,530 miles

exhaust system corroding

front wiper blades deteriorating

nearside rear half shaft oil seal weeping

rear diff weeping

various oil leaks

Pass 2 Aug 2012 11,847 miles

front hubs weeping oil

n/s/r hub weeping oil

Pass 5 Aug 2011 9,820 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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GUG 578N is a 1974 Morgan 4/4 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GUG 578N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GUG 578N registered?

GUG 578N is a 1974 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 December 1974.

Is GUG 578N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUG 578N shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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