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RAB 413L

1972 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,065 mi
Last recorded82,065 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1972 Morgan 4/453,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAB 413L
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 82,065 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 82,040 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 82,037 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 81,940 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 81,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 81,827 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 81,827 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 81,765 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 81,441 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 81,441 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 81,101 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 81,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 80,657 miles

Oil leaking from near side rear hub.

Steering wheel has maximum allowable free play and requires atteention.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 80,657 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leaking from near side rear hub.

Steering wheel has maximum allowable free play and requires attention.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,183 miles

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

Front seats do not lock in upright position, but maitain position with person in seat

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

very slight play in steering column universal joints

Fail 23 Oct 2010 79,176 miles

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front seats do not lock in upright position, but maitain position with person in seat

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

very slight play in steering column universal joints

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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RAB 413L is a 1972 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RAB 413L, 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 RAB 413L registered?

RAB 413L is a 1972 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 December 1972.

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