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GFD 1

1971 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,023 mi
Last recorded82,023 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1971 Morgan 4/453,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFD 1
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 82,023 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 82,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,290 miles

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 74,984 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 74,983 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 74,983 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 74,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 74,975 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 74,975 miles

Service 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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GFD 1 is a 1971 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GFD 1, 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 GFD 1 registered?

GFD 1 is a 1971 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is GFD 1 safe to buy?

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