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SBM 205N

1974 Morgan 4/4

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,713 mi
Last recorded34,713 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1974 Morgan 4/441,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBM 205N
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 34,713 miles

exaust close to rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2010 34,689 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 34,689 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 34,438 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,994 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,507 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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SBM 205N is a 1974 Morgan 4/4 in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SBM 205N, 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 SBM 205N registered?

SBM 205N is a 1974 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 September 1974.

Is SBM 205N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBM 205N shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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