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YCG 298R

1977 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,177 mi
Last recorded80,177 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1977 Morgan 4/457,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCG 298R
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1977
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 80,177 miles

slight play in wheel bearing/hub n/s/f

Pass 20 Sep 2019 80,078 miles

slight playin steering

Fail 17 Sep 2019 80,078 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer tubing melted on manifold plus wiring (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

slight playin steering

Pass 15 Jun 2017 79,514 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2016 79,068 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,024 miles

slight exhaust leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 76,824 miles

brake pipe & nut corroded near o/s/r wheel cylinder

slight oil leak on rear axle

Pass 24 Jun 2013 76,662 miles

wear at o/s drag link ball joint

Fail 24 Jun 2013 76,662 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wear at o/s drag link ball joint

Pass 30 May 2012 76,532 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 75,865 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 75,865 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 75,473 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 75,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 75,031 miles

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Fail 11 Mar 2009 75,031 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 21 Jan 2008 74,049 miles

low reading on footbrake and handbrake advise att

Pass 9 Jan 2007 73,601 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 73,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s headlight dip beam dim

radiator condition poor

Pass 5 Jan 2006 72,783 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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YCG 298R is a 1977 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YCG 298R, 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 YCG 298R registered?

YCG 298R is a 1977 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 24 January 1977.

Is YCG 298R safe to buy?

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