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LWX 479D

1972 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,136 mi
Last recorded99,136 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1972 Morgan 4/453,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWX 479D
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 12 May 2023 99,136 miles

Nearside Front & off side front suspension joints slight play

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering drop arm rubber perished

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 29 Apr 2022 99,084 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front track rod end rubber perished

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 28 Apr 2021 99,056 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively & off side front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering box (2.3 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow

slight play both front steering joints

slight play in lower steering u/j joint

Pass 24 Apr 2020 99,025 miles

slight play in both front lower steering joints

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering u/j s

Pass 9 May 2019 98,951 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively & off side rear (1.2.1 (e))

slight exhaust blow

slight free play in steering box

slight play in front lower suspension joints

slight play in lower steering u/j

Pass 4 May 2018 98,900 miles

slight exhaust blow

slight free play in steering box

slight play in lower steering u/j

Pass 2 May 2017 98,833 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Apr 2016 98,767 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 98,726 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 98,686 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 98,576 miles

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

Slight exhaust blow front joint

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 98,360 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 98,360 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 98,231 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 98,181 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 98,127 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 98,037 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 97,958 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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LWX 479D is a 1972 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 LWX 479D, 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.

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What year was LWX 479D registered?

LWX 479D is a 1972 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 25 February 1972.

Is LWX 479D safe to buy?

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