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LHT 789L

1973 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

5,390 mi
Last recorded5,390 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Morgan 4/456,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHT 789L
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 5,390 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 5,390 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 5,152 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 4,978 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 4,978 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 4,548 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 4,064 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 4,064 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 3,252 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 2,981 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 2,866 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 2,565 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 2,210 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 1,915 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 1,707 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 1,520 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 1,520 miles

Centre Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Parking 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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LHT 789L is a 1973 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LHT 789L, 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

How do I check the history of LHT 789L?

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What year was LHT 789L registered?

LHT 789L is a 1973 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 8 February 1973.

Is LHT 789L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHT 789L 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.

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