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GCJ 35

1973 Morgan 4/4

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

9,155 mi
Last recorded9,155 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Morgan 4/456,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCJ 35
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 9,155 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2026 8,178 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 7,913 miles

Offside Rear Upper Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 7,547 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 7,215 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 6,903 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 6,696 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 6,447 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 5,713 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 5,578 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 5,208 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 3,707 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 6,797 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 6,298 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 4,493 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 3,603 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 3,670 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 3,601 miles

offside & nearside front marker lights inop

Fail 20 Jun 2012 3,596 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 3,596 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside & near side front side marker lights inop but front side lights working .

Pass 5 Aug 2011 2,907 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 3,554 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 1,821 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 23 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 4 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 3,503 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 3,448 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 3,226 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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GCJ 35 is a 1973 Morgan 4/4 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

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 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 GCJ 35, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCJ 35 registered?

GCJ 35 is a 1973 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 19 December 1973.

Is GCJ 35 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCJ 35 shows 28 tests with a 89.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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