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MEG 126

1974 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

30,008 mi
Last recorded30,008 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1974 Morgan 4/441,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEG 126
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 30,008 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 29,993 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 29,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2017 29,936 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 29,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 29,915 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 29,915 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 29,860 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 29,848 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,649 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 29,649 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 29,408 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 29,408 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 29,259 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 29,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 29,219 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,155 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 29,155 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,979 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 28,866 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 28,713 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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MEG 126 is a 1974 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 MEG 126, 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.

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What year was MEG 126 registered?

MEG 126 is a 1974 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 15 December 1974.

Is MEG 126 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEG 126 shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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