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118 BPW

1971 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,917 mi
Last recorded59,917 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Morgan 4/453,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration118 BPW
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 59,917 miles

oil leak from rear diff seal

Pass 9 May 2016 59,123 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 57,681 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)

Pass 15 May 2014 56,704 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 55,801 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 54,574 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 5,457 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 54,183 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 May 2011 54,183 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 53,973 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 53,463 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 53,153 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 53,033 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 52,587 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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118 BPW is a 1971 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 53,161 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 118 BPW, 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 55 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 118 BPW registered?

118 BPW is a 1971 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 2 August 1971.

Is 118 BPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 118 BPW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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