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XNM 947L

1972 Morgan 4/4

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,696 mi
Last recorded29,696 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Morgan 4/453,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNM 947L
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 29,696 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 29,657 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 28 Apr 2017 29,617 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 29,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe front joint (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 29,532 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to front no plate

Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,148 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,980 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,484 miles

The front number plate-cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,223 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine cooling fan not working

Pass 5 Mar 2010 27,342 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 26,139 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 26,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,418 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 24,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XNM 947L is a 1972 Morgan 4/4 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XNM 947L, 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 XNM 947L registered?

XNM 947L is a 1972 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is XNM 947L safe to buy?

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