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RHY 97M

1974 Morgan 4/4

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

35,438 mi
Last recorded35,438 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Morgan 4/441,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHY 97M
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 35,438 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 35,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 34,216 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 34,216 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 33,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 33,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 32,213 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 30,470 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 29,196 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 27,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen is down wipers missing

Pass 6 May 2011 27,447 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen is down wipers missing

Pass 24 May 2010 27,178 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 24,346 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 24,346 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 24,221 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

advise windscreen washers not working, opening windscreen.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 24,221 miles

advise windscreen washers not working, opening windscreen.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,892 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 23,892 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RHY 97M is a 1974 Morgan 4/4 in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RHY 97M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RHY 97M registered?

RHY 97M is a 1974 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 19 March 1974.

Is RHY 97M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHY 97M shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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