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HPT 717N

1975 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,694 mi
Last recorded40,694 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1975 Morgan 4/439,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPT 717N
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2016 40,694 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis corroded offside front area

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2015 40,629 miles

f/o/s chassis slight corrosion

r/o/s axle seal has slight leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 40,611 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,591 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 40,591 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,574 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,513 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,478 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 40,478 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,094 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 40,094 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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HPT 717N is a 1975 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1975 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 39,176 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 HPT 717N, 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 51 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 HPT 717N?

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What year was HPT 717N registered?

HPT 717N is a 1975 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 24 January 1975.

Is HPT 717N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPT 717N shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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