MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
clutch adjuster locknut loose
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
windscreen not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
front windscreen / wipers and washers not fitted
propshaft hitting floor
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
front windscreen / wipers and washers not fitted
propshaft hitting floor
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
center track rod rubbing on bottom radiator hose
o/s/r tyre has cross cut on tread
windscreen not fitted wipers not fitted washers not tested
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Morgan 4/4?
Based on 54,616 MOT tests across 3,966 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VMO 17 is a 1972 Morgan 4/4 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 VMO 17, 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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What year was VMO 17 registered?
VMO 17 is a 1972 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 17 April 1972.
Is VMO 17 safe to buy?
The MOT history for VMO 17 shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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