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490 UWL

1980 Morgan 4/4

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,378 mi
Last recorded79,378 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1980 Morgan 4/445,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration490 UWL
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 79,378 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 79,077 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 79,075 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 78,569 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 78,569 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,635 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 74,375 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 72,572 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,426 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 68,792 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 66,758 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 63,984 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 60,773 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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490 UWL is a 1980 Morgan 4/4 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1980 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 45,404 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 490 UWL, 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 46 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 490 UWL registered?

490 UWL is a 1980 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 28 March 1980.

Is 490 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 490 UWL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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