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ERL 596K

1971 Morgan 4/4

Yellow Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,051 mi
Last recorded19,051 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1971 Morgan 4/453,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 596K
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 19,051 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 19,051 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 19,501 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,051 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 19,051 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2008 19,051 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 19,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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ERL 596K is a 1971 Morgan 4/4 in Yellow with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ERL 596K, 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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ERL 596K is a 1971 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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