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LCW 617W

1980 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,477 mi
Last recorded39,477 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1980 Morgan 4/445,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCW 617W
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 39,477 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 39,278 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 38,732 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 38,426 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 38,244 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 37,971 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 37,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 37,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 May 2013 37,283 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 2 May 2013 37,283 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,009 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2011 36,602 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 36,591 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,108 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 36,099 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 35,746 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 35,684 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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LCW 617W 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 76.5%.

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 LCW 617W, 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.

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What year was LCW 617W registered?

LCW 617W is a 1980 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is LCW 617W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCW 617W shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LCW 617W have outstanding finance?

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