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GGM 87V

1980 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,232 mi
Last recorded31,232 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Morgan 4/445,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGM 87V
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 31,232 miles

play in box

Fail 15 Jun 2019 31,204 miles

Service brake excessively binding all brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

play in box

Pass 15 Jun 2018 31,073 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 May 2017 30,912 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 May 2016 30,480 miles

steering box shaft has slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2015 30,094 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 30,094 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

clutch pedal antislip device missing

Pass 7 Aug 2012 30,087 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 30,069 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 30,061 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 30,061 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 29,981 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 29,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 29,881 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,881 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 29,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 29,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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GGM 87V is a 1980 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1980 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 45,404 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 GGM 87V, 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 46 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GGM 87V registered?

GGM 87V is a 1980 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is GGM 87V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGM 87V shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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