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AUR 458M

1973 Morgan 4/4

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,728 mi
Last recorded43,728 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Morgan 4/456,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUR 458M
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 43,728 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,001 miles

slightly play on o/s/f and n/s/f lower sliding pillar suspension bushes

Pass 29 Oct 2015 42,452 miles

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

Slight play to n/s/f lower sliding pillar suspension bush

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 42,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Slight play to n/s/f lower sliding pillar suspension bush

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 42,254 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play to n/s/f sliding pillar lower bush

Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,933 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,656 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 41,654 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,559 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,414 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,433 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 40,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,415 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 37,415 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 37,415 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 37,415 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,237 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 34,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

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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AUR 458M is a 1973 Morgan 4/4 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 56,173 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 AUR 458M, 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 53 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 AUR 458M registered?

AUR 458M is a 1973 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 17 August 1973.

Is AUR 458M safe to buy?

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