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MGT 162L

1972 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,343 mi
Last recorded27,343 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Morgan 4/453,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGT 162L
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 27,343 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 27,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 26,957 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,791 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 26,777 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2013 26,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in offside front lower suspension swivel pin

Pass 13 Jun 2012 26,448 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 26,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play steering box

Fail 1 Jun 2009 25,772 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play steering box

Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,394 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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MGT 162L is a 1972 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MGT 162L, 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 MGT 162L registered?

MGT 162L is a 1972 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 2 August 1972.

Is MGT 162L safe to buy?

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