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BWP 696S

1978 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,773 mi
Last recorded45,773 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 696S
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,773 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 45,773 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 45,437 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 45,437 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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BWP 696S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 50,999 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 BWP 696S, 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 48 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 BWP 696S registered?

BWP 696S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is BWP 696S safe to buy?

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