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BFV 657R

1976 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,740 mi
Last recorded56,740 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Morgan 4/446,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFV 657R
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,740 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 May 2017 56,634 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 55,666 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 54,908 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 54,172 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 52,979 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 51,875 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,175 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,212 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,706 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 49,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 48,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

horn operates whenlights switched on †

Pass 23 Nov 2005 47,216 miles

nearside front lock stop, pad worn

slight movement in offside rear lever arm shock absorber

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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BFV 657R is a 1976 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1976 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 46,896 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 BFV 657R, 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 50 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFV 657R registered?

BFV 657R is a 1976 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is BFV 657R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFV 657R shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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