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UNV 252R

1977 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,913 mi
Last recorded24,913 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Morgan 4/457,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNV 252R
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1977
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 24,913 miles

Both front kingpins have slight play

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 24,423 miles

Both front kingpins have slight play

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 24,423 miles

Both front kingpins have slight play

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 23,128 miles

Both front King pins have slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2014 22,947 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake slightly binding on

Pass 29 Oct 2013 22,703 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 22,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 22,334 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 21,956 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 21,883 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 21,846 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,742 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Park brake only just achieves required efficiency.

Pass 20 May 2008 20,635 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 20,451 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 19,184 miles

Handbrake effort and travel to minimum standard

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/s front brake is slightly binding

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

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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UNV 252R is a 1977 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 57,680 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 UNV 252R, 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 49 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 UNV 252R registered?

UNV 252R is a 1977 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 10 January 1977.

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