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OWP 893L

1972 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,478 mi
Last recorded32,478 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Morgan 4/453,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWP 893L
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 32,478 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 32,455 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 32,378 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,046 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 32,038 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 31,904 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 31,700 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2012 31,613 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 31,400 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,403 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 29,929 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 29,580 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 29,439 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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OWP 893L is a 1972 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OWP 893L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OWP 893L registered?

OWP 893L is a 1972 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 23 August 1972.

Is OWP 893L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWP 893L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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