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WLM 40S

1977 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,645 mi
Last recorded71,645 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 Morgan 4/457,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLM 40S
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,645 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 71,645 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 71,645 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 71,645 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 71,645 miles

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

rear number plate cracked but secure

Pass 26 Jul 2013 71,645 miles

rear number plate cracked but secure

Pass 5 Jul 2012 71,645 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 71,645 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 71,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 71,645 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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WLM 40S is a 1977 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 WLM 40S, 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 WLM 40S registered?

WLM 40S is a 1977 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 September 1977.

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