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MC51 LHP

2001 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,957 mi
Last recorded84,957 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Morgan 4/420,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC51 LHP
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 84,957 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025
Pass 30 Jan 2024 77,205 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 74,174 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 69,799 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 67,301 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 66,877 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 66,877 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 61,274 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 56,599 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 52,865 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 48,677 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 43,712 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 39,296 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,560 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,715 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 34,701 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 31,414 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 31,400 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,152 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,344 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,246 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,707 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,034 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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MC51 LHP is a 2001 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 20,575 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 MC51 LHP, 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 25 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MC51 LHP registered?

MC51 LHP is a 2001 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is MC51 LHP safe to buy?

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