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TUP 826K

1972 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

13,245 mi
Last recorded13,245 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Morgan 4/453,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUP 826K
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2017 13,245 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis split/rusted through 2 places (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded split by steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by n/s/r and o/s/r rear spring hangers (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion to chassis (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wing panels rusted though but bolted on

slight play in steering box

Pass 8 Dec 2015 13,214 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

slight distortion n/s/f wheel

slight play in both front trunion bushes

Fail 5 Dec 2015 13,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

slight distortion n/s/f wheel

slight play in both front trunion bushes

Pass 5 Dec 2014 13,019 miles

(both) rear wheel bearings has sight play

oil leak from gearbox/rear diff

slight play in front trunion bushes

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 2 Dec 2014 13,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

(both) rear wheel bearings has sight play

oil leak from gearbox/rear diff

slight play in front trunion bushes

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Nov 2013 13,019 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust mount broken

oil leak from gearbox/ rear diff

slight play in front trunion bushes

Fail 26 Nov 2013 13,019 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust mount broken

oil leak from gearbox/ rear diff

slight play in front trunion bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2012 13,006 miles

leaks from gearbox and rear diff

slight corrosion on brake pipe from master cylinder

Fail 23 Oct 2012 13,006 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

leaks from gearbox and rear diff

slight corrosion on brake pipe from master cylinder

Pass 2 Aug 2012 13,006 miles

leaks from gearbox/ rear diff

slight corrosion on brake pipe from master cyl

Fail 31 Jul 2012 13,006 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

leaks from gearbox/ rear diff

slight corrosion on brake pipe from master cyl

Fail 7 Jul 2010 13,002 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspension pipes starting to rust

Pass 7 Jul 2010 13,002 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

suspension pipes starting to rust

Pass 17 Jun 2009 12,985 miles

both front suspension oil pipes starting to corrode

Fail 23 Jun 2008 12,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 12,966 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 12,964 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 12,951 miles

slight play in front truions

Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,906 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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TUP 826K is a 1972 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 TUP 826K, 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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TUP 826K is a 1972 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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