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VMO 17

1972 Morgan 4/4

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,072 mi
Last recorded76,072 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Morgan 4/453,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMO 17
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,072 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 76,048 miles

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))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 76,036 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 75,749 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 75,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 74,959 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,017 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 74,015 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 72,950 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 71,302 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 70,690 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 70,683 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 68,480 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,551 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 66,548 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 65,243 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 65,239 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 61,759 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 61,757 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 59,888 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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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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