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YBM 601L

1972 Morgan 4/4

Orange Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,615 mi
Last recorded60,615 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Morgan 4/453,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBM 601L
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,615 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2018 60,600 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 60,295 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,655 miles

Nearside Front king pin has play in a pin or bush

track rod end boots heavily deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,012 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,940 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,078 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,743 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,491 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 52,473 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,949 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 50,142 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 50,142 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 48,573 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,319 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 45,298 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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YBM 601L is a 1972 Morgan 4/4 in Orange with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YBM 601L, 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

How do I check the history of YBM 601L?

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What year was YBM 601L registered?

YBM 601L is a 1972 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is YBM 601L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBM 601L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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