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VVM 739L

1972 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,821 mi
Last recorded86,821 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Morgan 4/453,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVM 739L
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 86,821 miles

age cracking to tyres (old tyres)

general age cracking to suspension bushes

slight blow on rear tail end of exhaust. (sealed on test)

very slight exhaust leak manifold to engine

Pass 24 May 2016 86,192 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 86,192 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 86,071 miles

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

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

front ehaust manifold blowing slightly

nearside rear hub seal leaking slightly

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 22 May 2014 85,828 miles

nearside rear differetial seal leaking slightly

Fail 6 May 2014 85,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 85,598 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 7 May 2013 85,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 85,380 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 85,298 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 85,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 84,898 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 884,673 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 84,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 84,361 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 83,933 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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VVM 739L is a 1972 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VVM 739L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VVM 739L registered?

VVM 739L is a 1972 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 24 November 1972.

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