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BUA 260J

1971 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,294 mi
Last recorded91,294 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1971 Morgan 4/453,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUA 260J
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 91,294 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 91,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 91,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 90,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 90,409 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 90,098 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 89,915 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 89,243 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 89,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 30 May 2009 89,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 88,783 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 87,910 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 88,262 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 88,262 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 87,599 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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BUA 260J is a 1971 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BUA 260J, 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 BUA 260J registered?

BUA 260J is a 1971 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 24 March 1971.

Is BUA 260J safe to buy?

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