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VBW 531

1974 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,839 mi
Last recorded57,839 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 Morgan 4/441,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBW 531
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2019 57,839 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 57,837 miles

Ball joint has slight play slight play in ball joint attached to pittman arm at steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2016 57,801 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play slight play in ball joint attached to pittman arm at steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,729 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 57,712 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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VBW 531 is a 1974 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VBW 531, 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

How do I check the history of VBW 531?

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What year was VBW 531 registered?

VBW 531 is a 1974 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 11 October 1974.

Is VBW 531 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBW 531 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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